The Medina Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Royalton-Hartland Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Medina entered their tilt with Wilson with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Medina walked away with a 63-54 victory over Wilson on Friday.
Medina's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Justin Pitts, who scored 24 points. That's the first time this season that Pitts scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Preston Woodworth, who scored 14 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Royalton-Hartland scored the most points they've had all season to find success last Tuesday. They managed a 66-60 victory over Albion. That six points margin sets a new team best for Royalton-Hartland this season.
Royalton-Hartland got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Remington Albee out in front who dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds. Dan Aquilina was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 13 rebounds.
The win got Medina back to even at 6-6. As for Royalton-Hartland, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Medina have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Royalton-Hartland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Medina couldn't quite finish off Royalton-Hartland in their previous matchup on January 3rd and fell 63-60. Will Medina 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.
