Basketball Game Preview: Carthage Bulldogs vs. Kilgore Bulldogs

The Carthage Bulldogs will take on the Kilgore Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

On Tuesday, Carthage was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 57-51 to Gilmer. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Buckeyes recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.

Meanwhile, Kilgore posted their biggest win since February 2, 2024 on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 47-27 margin over Spring Hill. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bulldogs have posted against the Panthers since February 6, 2021.

Carthage's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Kilgore, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-11.

Carthage suffered a grim 60-40 defeat to Kilgore in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Carthage avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.