Basketball Game Preview: Annie Wright Gators vs. Silas Rams

The Annie Wright Gators will venture away from home to square off against the Silas Rams at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Annie Wright is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: La Lumiere, who was ranked sixth in their home state at the time (Annie Wright was ranked second). Annie Wright took a 52-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of La Lumiere. The Gators' defeat signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.

Meanwhile, Silas lost to Auburn Mountainview on the road by a 68-53 margin on Saturday.

Having lost for the first time this season, Annie Wright fell to 8-1. As for Silas, their loss dropped their record down to 7-3.

Annie Wright was able to grind out a solid win over Silas in their previous matchup back in November of 2022, winning 74-66. Will Annie Wright repeat their success, or does Silas have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.