Barker is 1-9 against Newfane since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Barker Bulldogs will square off against the Newfane Panthers at 6:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Barker turned things around against Royalton-Hartland on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 61-60 photo finish over the Rams.
Meanwhile, Newfane can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They secured a 59-55 W over Tapestry.
Barker better keep an eye on Mac Capen. He was instrumental in Newfane's win, dropping a double-double on 29 points and 18 boards. Capen is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Nasir Spencer, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine boards.
Newfane's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8. As for Barker, their win bumped their record up to 3-7.
Barker strolled past Newfane in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 by a score of 76-58. The rematch might be a little tougher for Barker since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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