Basketball Game Preview: Haven Wildcats vs. Hesston Swathers

The Haven Wildcats just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Hesston Swathers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Thursday, Haven strolled past Larned with points to spare, taking the game 49-35. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.

Meanwhile, Hesston put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Nickerson, posting a 79-14 victory. The Swathers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Hesston's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-0. As for Haven, their victory bumped their record up to 13-5-1.

Things could have been worse for Haven, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 58-44 loss to Hesston in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Haven avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.