The Gilford Golden Eagles will face off against the Monadnock Huskies on Saturday. Gilford's defense has only allowed 29.1 points per game this season, so Monadnock's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Gilford is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They breezed past Raymond to the tune of 60-22. The Golden Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 matches by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Monadnock entered their tilt with Kearsarge on Wednesday with three consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with four. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 48-45 win over the Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Huskies have posted since December 16, 2024.
Gilford is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.0 points over those games. Monadnock's win bumped their record up to 15-4.
Gilford came up short against Monadnock when the teams last played back in January, falling 39-31. Can Gilford avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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