Preview: Adams Central Patriots vs. Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders
Adams Central is 2-8 against Grand Island Central Catholic since January of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Adams Central Patriots will head out on the road to take on the Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders. Adams Central is looking to tack on another W to their 16-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
On Tuesday, Adams Central didn't have too much trouble with Ord at home as they won 56-40. Given Adams Central's advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 29th, while Ord is ranked 109th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Grand Island Central Catholic entered their tilt with Wood River with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. Grand Island Central Catholic took down Wood River 60-46 on Tuesday. Grand Island Central Catholic's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Adams Central's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Grand Island Central Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 12-1.
Adams Central and Grand Island Central Catholic were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, but Adams Central came up empty-handed after a 50-49 defeat. Can Adams Central avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
