The Crookston Pirates will challenge the Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] Wolverines at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Crookston is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Monday, Crookston was beaten by Hawley 90-50. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 241st, while the Nuggets are ranked 111th).
Meanwhile, Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 69-37 win over Duluth East. The Wolverines have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Crookston's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia], their victory bumped their record up to 11-4.
Crookston suffered a grim 71-50 defeat to Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Crookston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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