The Paulding Panthers are taking a road trip to face off against the Edgerton Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Paulding is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
Paulding will bounce into Friday's match after beating Jefferson, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, Paulding made off with a 54-53 victory over Jefferson.
Meanwhile, Edgerton fought the good fight in their overtime game against Montpelier on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Locomotives by a score of 45-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bulldogs have suffered since January 5, 2024.
Paulding pushed their record up to 7-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points per game. As for Edgerton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Paulding against Edgerton in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 72-42 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Paulding 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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