Basketball Game Preview: Centerville Elks vs. Springfield Wildcats

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Previous Games

12/14/24 - Away	60-65 L
02/05/24 - Home	74-35 W
01/20/24 - Away	83-58 W
01/21/23 - Home	76-41 W
01/10/23 - Home	87-43 W
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Centerville is 9-1 against Springfield since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Centerville Elks will look to defend their home court against the Springfield Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Centerville's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Springfield has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.

Last Tuesday, Centerville earned a 53-45 victory over Northmont. Given the Elks' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 100th, while the Thunderbolts are ranked 225th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Springfield came up short against St. Xavier on Saturday and fell 44-36. The contest marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Centerville's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Springfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.

Centerville came up short against Springfield in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 65-60. Will Centerville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.