The Midfield Patriots will face off against the Southeastern Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Midfield is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Hillcrest just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 61-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriots.
Despite their defeat, Midfield saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Aaron Adams-Martin, who went 6 for 14 en route to 20 points, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Clarence Woods, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Midfield smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Southeastern, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They strolled past Cullman Christian with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 58-39. The win was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Southeastern's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Midfield, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Everything came up roses for Midfield against Southeastern in their previous matchup back in January, as the team secured a 72-31 win. In that matchup, Midfield amassed a halftime lead of 38-12, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Monday.
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