Basketball Game Preview: Cleveland Warriors vs. Jefferson Democrats

The Cleveland Warriors will square off against the Jefferson Democrats at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Cleveland's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine matchups.

Cleveland took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 69-37 win over McDaniel. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Warriors have posted since January 9, 2024.

Meanwhile, Jefferson earned a 68-59 win over Lincoln on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Democrats in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won three in a row.

Cleveland's win bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Jefferson, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 7-13.

Cleveland came up short against Jefferson in their previous meeting back in January, falling 64-52. Will Cleveland 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.