Basketball Game Preview: Larimore Polar Bears vs. Griggs County Central/Midkota Cougars

The Larimore Polar Bears will face off against the Griggs County Central/Midkota Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Larimore has four straight victories, Griggs County Central/Midkota has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the court.

Last Friday, Larimore escaped with a win against Warwick by the margin of a single free throw, 58-57.

Meanwhile, Griggs County Central/Midkota suffered their biggest loss since January 3rd on Saturday. They lost 56-36 to Drayton/Valley-Edinburg. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Cougars' biggest loss of the season was also their lowest-scoring.

Griggs County Central/Midkota's defeat dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Larimore, their win bumped their record up to 9-6.

Larimore came up short against Griggs County Central/Midkota when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 50-44. Will Larimore 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.