Margaretta has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-39 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bellevue Redmen. While losing is never fun, the Polar Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 60th, while the Redmen are ranked fourth).
Margaretta's defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-3. As for Bellevue, the win keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Margaretta will finish 2024 at home by hosting Edison at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Bellevue, they will host Copley at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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