The Cumberland Pirates will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cumberland will be strutting in after a win while Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine will be coming in after a loss.
On Tuesday, Cumberland needed a bit of extra time to put away Altamont. They secured a 48-43 W over the Indians.

Cameron Roedl
| 12/02/25 vs Altamont | 19 |
| 11/28/25 vs Casey-Westfield | 9 |
| 11/25/25 vs Newton | 9 |
| 02/26/25 @ Paris | 14 |
| 02/24/25 vs Robinson | 13 |
| + 13 more games |
Cumberland's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cameron Roedl, who shot 47% from the field en route to 19 points and seven rebounds. That's the most points Roedl has posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Zack Harmon, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 11 boards.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 75 points the game before, Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine was a bit more limited in their matchup on Tuesday. They were beaten by Lawrenceville 76-21. The game marked Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Cumberland, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Cumberland was able to grind out a solid win over Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine when the teams last played back in December of 2024, winning 51-42. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pirates since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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