Basketball Game Preview: Okeene Whippets vs. Fairview Yellowjackets

The Okeene Whippets will square off against the Fairview Yellowjackets at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with three losses in a row, Okeene turned things around against Waynoka on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Railroaders by a score of 48-39.

Meanwhile, Fairview waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They took down the Bulldogs 66-51.

Fairview is also on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.8 points per game. As for Okeene, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.

Okeene was taken down by Fairview 56-22 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Okeene have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.