The Independence Patriots will square off against the Marvin Ridge Mavericks at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Independence has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with eight straight losses, while Marvin Ridge will come in with five straight victories.
Independence is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Palisades on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Independence had to suffer through a 54-11 loss at the hands of Palisades. The Patriots were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-8.
Meanwhile, Marvin Ridge earned a 71-58 win over West Cabarrus on Tuesday. Given the Mavericks' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 41st, while the Wolverines are ranked 155th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Marvin Ridge, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Independence came up short against Marvin Ridge in their previous matchup back in March, falling 51-42. Will Independence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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