On Monday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, the Marathon Red Raiders beat the Spencer Rockets 55-49. Given the Red Raiders' advantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 135th, while the Rockets are ranked 280th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Marathon has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which lines up perfectly with their 18-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.8 points over those games. As for Spencer, they dropped their record down to 10-14 with the loss, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marathon will welcome Auburndale at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Spencer, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Thorp at 7:15 p.m.
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