The Marion Black Knights will face off against the Red Creek Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Marion is looking for their season's first win.
Marion is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Gananda Central on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Marion had to suffer through a 79-16 loss at the hands of Gananda Central. The Black Knights were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-9.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Red Creek against Williamson on Tuesday as the squad secured a 76-41 victory. The Rams have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 21 points or more this season.
Red Creek has also been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.0 points per game. As for Marion, their loss dropped their record down to 0-12.
Marion took a serious blow against Red Creek when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 107-32. Will Marion 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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