Tri-County North hasn't had much luck against Arcanum recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will host the Trojans at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Tri-County North turned things around against Miami Valley on Tuesday. They strolled past the Rams with points to spare, taking the game 59-44.
Meanwhile, Arcanum earned a 60-48 win over Milton-Union on Tuesday. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 211th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 617th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tri-County North better keep an eye on Cameron Ball. He was instrumental in Arcanum's win, dropping a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Ball is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 47% in the last 13 games he's played. Matthew Mccans was another key player, shooting 42% from the field to rack up 17 points in addition to five assists and three steals.
Arcanum smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups.
Tri-County North's victory bumped their record up to 3-15. As for Arcanum, their win bumped their record up to 15-4.
Tri-County North was taken down by Arcanum 55-28 when the teams last played back in February of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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