Basketball Game Preview: Klein Collins Tigers vs. Klein Oak Panthers

A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Klein Collins Tigers challenge the Klein Oak Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday... Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Klein Collins comes in on five and Klein Oak on four.

Klein Collins is returning to their home court after beating Klein on theirs, despite the fact Klein has dominated at home this season. Klein Collins snuck past Klein with a 44-38 victory on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Klein Oak beat Klein Forest 61-48 on Tuesday. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 218th, while the Eagles are ranked 614th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Klein Oak pushed their record up to 18-11 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.6 points per game. As for Klein Collins, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season.

Klein Collins came up short against Klein Oak in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 51-43. Will Klein Collins 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.