Preview: Brandon Bulldogs vs. Harrison Central Red Rebels
The Brandon Bulldogs will square off against the Harrison Central Red Rebels at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Brandon walked away with it. They managed a 58-54 win over the Indians on Saturday.
Brandon's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nate White, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 13 rebounds. White is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Braylon Barnes, who scored 19 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Harrison Central scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They came out on top against Northwest Rankin by a score of 79-66. The victory was nothing new for Harrison Central as they're now sitting on eight straight.
Aujaylen Barron was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 30 points and nine steals. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Shaun Murray, who scored 16 points along with three steals.
Brandon's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-11. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points per game. As for Harrison Central, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 23-8 record this season.
Saturday's match is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Brandon have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 43.7% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Harrison Central struggles in that department as they've made 42.4% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Brandon didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Harrison Central in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, but they still walked away with a 58-54 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Brandon since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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