Basketball Game Preview: Hot Springs County Bobcats vs. Fort Washakie Eagles

By Team Reports Feb 7, 2024, 12:44pm

Preview: Hot Springs County Bobcats vs. Fort Washakie Eagles

Hot Springs County is on a three-game streak of home losses, Fort Washakie a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Hot Springs County Bobcats will take on the Fort Washakie Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Saturday, Hot Springs County suffered a tough 47-27 defeat at the hands of Mountain View. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Hot Springs County in their matchups with Mountain View: they've now lost four in a row.

Despite their defeat, Hot Springs County saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Dazlynn Hunt, who scored four points along with four steals, was perhaps the best of all. Hunt hasn't dropped below two steals for seven straight games. Another player making a difference was Austin Slagle, who scored five points along with five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Fort Washakie came up short against Meeteetse two weeks ago and fell 42-34.

Hot Springs County has traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season. As for Fort Washakie, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.