The Ovid-Elsie Marauders will face off against the Stockbridge Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Ovid-Elsie will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.
Ovid-Elsie had to skate by with only a two-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 36-point drubbing they dealt Birch Run on Thursday. Ovid-Elsie took their game with ease, bagging a 56-20 victory over Birch Run. The Marauders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 contests by 24 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Stockbridge was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 32-27 to Concord. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 350th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 119th).
Ovid-Elsie pushed their record up to 15-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 21.2 points over those games. As for Stockbridge, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Ovid-Elsie strolled past Stockbridge in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 by a score of 64-50. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Stockbridge's Alaina Kellenberger, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 16 rebounds. Now that she won't be playing on Monday, will it be easier for Ovid-Elsie to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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