The Dow Chargers will square off against the Powers Catholic Chargers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Dow comes in on four and Powers Catholic on nine.
While Dow didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They snuck past Lapeer with a 52-47 victory on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Powers Catholic beat Mt. Pleasant 79-68 on Tuesday. Given the Chargers' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Oilers are ranked 227th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Dow better keep an eye on Jesse Cull. He was instrumental in Powers Catholic's win, dropping a double-double on 33 points and 11 rebounds. With that strong performance, Cull is now averaging an impressive 16.8 points per game. Dempsey Cull was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and 13 boards.
Powers Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in nine consecutive games.
Powers Catholic pushed their record up to 9-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Dow, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Dow might still be hurting after the 84-61 defeat they got from Powers Catholic when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Dow have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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