Basketball Game Preview: Katy Tigers vs. Tompkins Falcons

Katy is 2-8 against Tompkins since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Katy Tigers will host the Tompkins Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Having struggled with four losses in a row, Katy turned things around against Paetow on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 59-51. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 316th, while the Panthers are ranked 671st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Tompkins, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They secured a 57-52 W over Seven Lakes on Tuesday.

Tompkins' win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-14. As for Katy, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 16-14.

Katy came up short against Tompkins when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 49-38. Will Katy 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.