John Glenn is 8-2 against Crooksville since January of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The John Glenn Little Muskies will be playing at home against the Crooksville Ceramics at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Tuesday, John Glenn was able to grind out a solid victory over West Muskingum, taking the game 58-45. Given John Glenn's advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 212th, while West Muskingum is ranked 582nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
John Glenn's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Stehl Bates, who scored 11 points along with four steals. Bates continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Cooper Briggs was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Crooksville had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took their game at home on Thursday with ease, bagging a 66-37 victory over Millersport. That looming 66-37 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Crooksville yet this season.
John Glenn's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Crooksville, their victory bumped their record up to 4-9.
Everything came up roses for John Glenn against Crooksville in their previous matchup back in January of 2023 as the team secured a 69-42 victory. Will John Glenn repeat their success, or does Crooksville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
