Basketball Game Preview: Hickory Flat Rebels vs. New Site Royals + How To Watch

Hickory Flat is 0-3 against New Site since November of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Rebels will face off against the Royals at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Tuesday, Hickory Flat strolled past Delta Academy with points to spare, taking the game 35-20.

Meanwhile, New Site put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They took down Alcorn Central 45-31. That's two games straight that the Royals have won by exactly 14 points.

New Site found their leader in sophomore Bella Green, who posted 15 points and six rebounds. Green is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Johna Lindley was another key player, putting up 11 points and five boards.

Hickory Flat's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for New Site, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.

Hickory Flat might still be hurting after the 62-38 loss they got from New Site when the teams last played back in January of 2023. Can the Rebels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.