Akron is 3-0 against Hi-Plains since February of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Akron Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hi-Plains Patriots at 4:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Tuesday, Akron was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 47-43 to Wiggins. Akron has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Kinsey Grauer, who scored 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kashlee Randel, who scored 12 points.
Meanwhile, Hi-Plains fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Otis on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell to the Bulldogs 41-36.
Akron has not been sharp recently as the team's lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Hi-Plains, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Akron strolled past Hi-Plains in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 by a score of 45-31. Will Akron repeat their success, or does Hi-Plains have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.