Fannett Metal will head out to face off against the Hancock Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Fannett Metal is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against McConnellsburg on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Fannett Metal took a blow against McConnellsburg, falling 75-21. The contest marked Fannett Metal's lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Hancock duked it out withUnion on Friday. Hancock fell to Union 54-50. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Fannett Metal has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.0 points per game. As for Hancock, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Everything came up roses for Fannett Metal against Hancock when the teams last played back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 70-43 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fannett Metal since the team 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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