The Fitzgerald Spartans will face off against the L'Anse Creuse North Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a five-game winning streak alive.
Last Tuesday, Fitzgerald took their contest with ease, bagging a 67-37 victory over Utica. That 30 point margin sets a new team best for the Spartans this season.
Meanwhile, L'Anse Creuse North beat Sterling Heights Stevenson 54-43 on Tuesday. Given the Crusaders' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 68th, while the Titans are ranked 536th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Fitzgerald's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.3 points per game. As for L'Anse Creuse North, their record is now 8-2.
Fitzgerald took their victory against L'Anse Creuse North in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 by a conclusive 58-38. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fitzgerald since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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