Grants Pass is 2-8 against North Medford since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Grants Pass Cavemen will welcome the North Medford Black Tornado at 7:00 p.m.
Grants Pass is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-46 heartbreaker at the hands of Roseburg.
Meanwhile, North Medford earned a 56-48 victory over Willamette on Thursday. Given the Black Tornado's advantage in MaxPreps' Oregon basketball rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Wolverines are ranked 212th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
North Medford's win came from a few key players Grants Pass will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Traeger Healy, who went 5 for 12 on his way to 15 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. What's more, he also racked up four assists, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Tate Snyder, who posted 11 points and six assists.
North Medford is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Grants Pass, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Grants Pass couldn't quite finish off North Medford when the teams last played back in February of 2024 and fell 63-60. Will Grants Pass 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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