Springfield has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They fell 54-45 to the Lower Merion Aces on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Aces are ranked 34th).
Springfield's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-5. As for Lower Merion, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4.
Springfield will face off against Marple Newtown at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lower Merion, they will take on Garnet Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Garnet Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Lower Merion surely won't give up without a fight.
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