Saranac was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 57-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Potsdam Sandstoners. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 588th, while the Sandstoners are ranked 122nd).
| 01/13/25 @ Potsdam | 8 |
| 12/27/24 vs Peru | 12 |
| 12/19/24 @ Peru | 12 |
| 12/07/24 @ Massena | 10 |
| 12/05/24 @ Northeastern Clinton | 10 |
Saranac's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carson Duffield, who posted 12 points in addition to eight boards and three blocks. Duffield is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Henry Napper was another key player, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 11 boards.
Potsdam was led to victory by Ian VanWagner and Brodie Delaney. VanWagner went 12 of 28 on his way to 30 points along with five rebounds and five steals, while Delaney dropped a double-double on 21 points and 13 boards. That makes it five consecutive games in which VanWagner has scored at least a third of Potsdam's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nick Roda, who had three points.
Saranac's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Potsdam, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Saranac has already played their next game, a 53-49 loss against Northeastern Clinton on the 15th. As for Potsdam, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 62-52 defeat against Plattsburgh on the 14th.
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