Basketball Game Preview: Smithville Seminoles vs. Hickory Flat Rebels

Smithville is 0-3 against Hickory Flat since January of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Smithville Seminoles will take on the Hickory Flat Rebels in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

On Friday, Smithville came up short against Columbus Christian Academy and fell 46-33.

Meanwhile, Hickory Flat came up short against Wheeler on Friday, falling 64-43. The Rebels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Hickory Flat's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Smithville, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.

Smithville came up short against Hickory Flat in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 40-30. Can Smithville avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.