The Chicopee Comp Colts will head out on the road to take on Springfield International at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Chicopee Comp will be strutting in after a win while the will be coming in after a defeat.
Even though Chicopee Comp has not done well against the Generals recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Chicopee Comp took down the Generals 69-50. Chicopee Comp's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Springfield International's good fortune finally ran out last Monday. They took a hard 59-41 fall against Central. While losing is never fun, Springfield International can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 45th, while the Golden Eagles are ranked third).
Despite the defeat, Springfield International had strong showings from Zahara Kibodya-Wilson, who scored nine points along with five rebounds and two steals, and Alexa Davis, who scored 12 points along with four blocks and three steals. Giavanna Mars was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
The win got Chicopee Comp back to even at 2-2. As for Springfield International, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.
