Dike-New Hartford is 1-9 against Aplington-Parkersburg since February of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Dike-New Hartford Wolverines will host the Aplington-Parkersburg Falcons at 7:45 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, everything came up roses for Dike-New Hartford against Columbus as the team secured a 57-27 victory. The Wolverines have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 23 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Aplington-Parkersburg entered their tilt with Hudson on Tuesday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They strolled past the Pirates with points to spare, taking the game 62-43. Given the Falcons' advantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 25th, while the Pirates are ranked 222nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Aplington-Parkersburg pushed their record up to 12-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.9 points per game. As for Dike-New Hartford, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Dike-New Hartford came up short against Aplington-Parkersburg in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 62-56. Will Dike-New Hartford 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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