Manistee hasn't had much luck against Big Rapids recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Manistee Chippewas will be playing at home against the Big Rapids Cardinals at 7:00 p.m.
Manistee came into this matchup off a tough 25-point loss on Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Pine River Area by a score of 57-55 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Chippewas have suffered since January 2nd.
Meanwhile, Big Rapids entered their tilt with Kenowa Hills on Tuesday with six consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with seven. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 47-41 W against the Knights.
Big Rapids' victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.3 points over those games. As for Manistee, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-11.
Manistee ended up a good deal behind Big Rapids when the teams last played back in February of 2024, losing 55-39. Will Manistee 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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