Canal Winchester won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They came up short against the Newark Wildcats, falling 60-37. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 346th, while the Wildcats are ranked 72nd).
Canal Winchester has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. As for Newark, they pushed their record up to 14-4 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canal Winchester will head out to face off against Hilliard Davidson at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Newark, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Newark Wildcats face off against the Pickerington Central Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pickerington Central will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Newark surely won't give up without a fight.
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