Scotties ‘Mixing A Potion’ For Shenendehowa

BALLSTON SPA — Exactly two weeks ago today, Ballston Spa basketball was three points away from a statement win at Shaker. Tonight, they get another chance to do so against a hot Shenendehowa team, who sits atop the Suburban Council North Division. The Scotties (6-5, 8-5) lost in their Suburban Council opener to the Plainsmen (9-1, 9-2), 66-41. Last season, the Scotties split two completely different games against the Plainsmen, beating them for the first time in eight seasons before losing, 70-23, February 5, 2013. Ballston Spa will have to stop sophomore Kevin Huerter (14.3 ppg) and a Plainsmen squad that has won its last five games and nine of its last 10, including this week’s 53-40 win over Suburban Council South Division leader Guilderland (10-1, 11-1). “We’re in the lab tonight mixing up a potion, so we can get out there Friday night and give Shen a good game,” said Scotties head coach John Lea, Wednesday. “I truly believe my guys are ready to go.” After starting the league season with the home loss to Shen, the Scotties rattled off six straight victories, including the South Glens Falls Christmas tournament win. But in January, they have struggled, dropping four of five. “Shen is playing at their greatest, so we can’t show up for a quarter and play at our best,” Lea said. “We have to show up for four quarters.”