Maplewood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were beaten by Portland 73-45. While losing is never fun, Maplewood can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 327th, while Portland is ranked 141st).
Maplewood's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Portland, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 21-10.
Maplewood does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Portland, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers face off against the Tigers on Monday. Portland has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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