Basketball Game Preview: Floyd Central Highlanders vs. Brownstown Central Braves

The Floyd Central Highlanders will face off against the Brownstown Central Braves at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

On Saturday, Floyd Central was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 51-47 to Southwestern. While losing is never fun, the Highlanders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 202nd, while the Rebels are ranked 79th).

Meanwhile, Brownstown Central put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Bedford North Lawrence, posting a 77-44 win. The Braves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 matches by 20 points or more this season.

Brownstown Central pushed their record up to 18-0 with the victory, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 29.9 points. As for Floyd Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-15.

Floyd Central suffered a grim 70-47 defeat to Brownstown Central in their previous meeting back in February of 2023. Will Floyd Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.