Basketball Game Preview: Wheatland Pirates vs. Center Cougars

Wheatland is 0-4 against Center since January of 2023 but things could change on Wednesday. Having just played yesterday, the Wheatland Pirates will get right back to it and host the Center Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Wheatland is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Gridley on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Wheatland was dealt a 64-24 loss at the hands of Gridley. The Pirates were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-8.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Center duked it out withFortune Early College last Monday. Center was beaten by Fortune Early College 92-54. The Cougars were down 72-41 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.

Wheatland will have to contain Andy McLear as he made an impact in Center's last game. He posted 23 points and five rebounds. Nathan Nelson was another key player, dropping a double-double on 15 points and 16 rebounds.

Center dropped their record down to 6-8 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Wheatland, they now have a losing record at 6-7.

Wheatland took a serious blow against Center in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 78-49. Will Wheatland 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.