The McDonough Rams will square off against the Patuxent Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
McDonough fought the good fight in their overtime game against Chopticon on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Braves by a score of 55-53. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Rams have suffered since January 24, 2024.
Meanwhile, Patuxent hadn't done well against Westlake recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Patuxent walked away with a 34-27 victory over Westlake. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Patuxent's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-4. As for McDonough, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
McDonough beat Patuxent 38-25 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Does McDonough have another victory up their sleeve, or will Patuxent turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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