Maple Grove is 9-0 against Brocton since January of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Maple Grove Red Dragons will head out on the road to face off against the Brocton Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Maple Grove had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They secured a 47-41 W over Clymer Central.
Even though Brocton has not done well against Forestville Central recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Brocton blew past Forestville Central 66-44. The victory was just business as usual for Brocton, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Maple Grove's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-0. As for Brocton, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0.
Everything came up roses for Maple Grove against Brocton when the teams last played back in January as the team secured a 67-39 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Maple Grove since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.