Basketball Game Preview: Pierce Bluejays vs. Cedar Catholic Trojans

The Pierce Bluejays will take on the Cedar Catholic Trojans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

On Tuesday, Pierce needed a bit of extra time to put away Lakeview. They skirted past the Vikings 60-58. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bluejays have posted since January 25, 2024.

Meanwhile, Cedar Catholic came up short against Dakota Valley on Thursday and fell 74-64. The loss continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost five in a row.

Cedar Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Pierce, their victory bumped their record up to 4-7.

Pierce came up short against Cedar Catholic when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 39-31. Can Pierce avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.