The Edgemont Moguls will head out on the road to square off against the Newell Irrigators at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Edgemont is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Edgemont suffered their biggest defeat since December 30, 2023 on Saturday. They were dealt a 47-19 loss at the hands of Hemingford. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Edgemont has suffered against Hemingford since February 1, 2020.
Keaton Darrow put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 11 points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Newell took a serious blow against Philip on Saturday, falling 61-27. Newell has struggled against Philip recently, as their contest on Saturday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Edgemont's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-13. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 19.0 points per game. As for Newell, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Edgemont came up short against Newell when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 40-34. Can Edgemont avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
