Princeton hasn't had much luck against Loyalton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Princeton Eagles will be playing at home against the Loyalton Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Princeton will bounce into Friday's game after beating Biggs, who they had gone 0-5 against in their five prior meetings. Princeton secured a 40-35 W over Biggs on Wednesday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Eagles' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1127th, while the Wolverines are ranked 444th).
Meanwhile, Loyalton had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three last Wednesday. They came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 55-45.
Loyalton's win came from a few key players Princeton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Catherine Petterson, who posted 22 points and four steals. That's the most points she has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mollie Griffin, who earned 15 points and five rebounds.
Loyalton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Loyalton's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-7. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.2 points. As for Princeton, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Princeton came up short against Loyalton when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 43-32. Will Princeton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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