Basketball Game Preview: Smyrna Eagles vs. Sussex Central Golden Knights

The Smyrna Eagles will challenge the Sussex Central Golden Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Smyrna has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Sussex Central will arrive with four straight victories.

Smyrna is headed into the matchup having just suffered their closest defeat since February 8, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Milford by a score of 54-52.

Meanwhile, Sussex Central humbled Sussex Tech with an 85-49 victory. The Golden Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 28 points or more this season.

Smyrna's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Sussex Central, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.

Smyrna came up short against Sussex Central in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 59-53. Will Smyrna 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.