Aitkin is 8-2 against Staples-Motley since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Aitkin Gobblers will look to defend their home court against the Staples-Motley Cardinals at 7:15 p.m. Aitkin has now lost 15 straight, leaving the team is hunting for their first win since December 28.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 76-49, which was the final score in Aitkin's tilt against Detroit Lakes last Thursday. While losing is never fun, Aitkin can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 374th, while Detroit Lakes is ranked 29th).
Meanwhile, Staples-Motley pushed their score all the way to 67 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They were the victim of a rough 91-67 defeat at the hands of Crosby-Ironton. Staples-Motley has struggled against Crosby-Ironton recently, as their contest on Monday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Aitkin's loss dropped their record down to 3-22. As for Staples-Motley, their loss dropped their record down to 13-12.
Aitkin took a serious blow against Staples-Motley in their previous matchup back in February, falling 83-49. Will Aitkin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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