The Ludlowe Falcons will be playing at home against the Staples Wreckers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Connecticut (Ludlowe is ranked 33rd, while Staples is ranked 24th).
Ludlowe has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They lost to Ridgefield on the road by a decisive 67-52 margin on Tuesday. Ludlowe has not had much luck with Ridgefield recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Meanwhile, Staples entered their tilt with Warde with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. Staples enjoyed a cozy 57-43 win over Warde on Tuesday.
Staples found their leader in underclassman Sam Clachko, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and ten rebounds. Clachko also posted two blocks for the first time this season. Adam Udell was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with four steals.
Ludlowe's loss dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Staples, they pushed their record up to 10-4 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Ludlowe suffered a grim 60-34 defeat to Staples in their previous matchup back in January of 2023. Will Ludlowe have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
