Basketball Game Preview: Chillicothe Cavaliers vs. Jackson Ironman/Ironladies

The Chillicothe Cavaliers will face off against the Jackson Ironman/Ironladies 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.

Chillicothe took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with a 62-51 win over Vinton County.

Meanwhile, Jackson scored the most points they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They took an 85-81 hit to the loss column at the hands of Wheelersburg.

Chillicothe's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-5. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.7 points per game. As for Jackson, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.

Chillicothe came up short against Jackson when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 53-46. Can Chillicothe avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.