Hubbard has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Orange Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Friday, Hubbard was beaten by Cardinal Mooney 75-31. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Hubbard has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Hubbard saw an underclassman step up: Kenyen Franklin scored 12 points.
Meanwhile, Orange came up short against Fairview on Friday and fell 57-50. While losing is never fun, Orange can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 527th, while Fairview is ranked 195th).
Despite their defeat, Orange saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Major Calhoun, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds and five assists, was perhaps the best of all. Ryan Doerner was another key contributor, scoring 13 points.
Hubbard's defeat dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Orange, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-14.
Tuesday's match is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Hubbard have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 43.4% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Orange struggles in that department as they've made 39% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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