Basketball Game Preview: Jac-Cen-Del Eagles vs. Batesville Bulldogs + How To Watch

Jac-Cen-Del and Batesville are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2019, but not for long. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jac-Cen-Del has given up an average of 60.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Jac-Cen-Del is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Trinity Lutheran on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Eagles were beaten by the Cougars 76-29. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 47-15.

Tinley Enneking

Steals

11/22/25 @ Trinity Lutheran	4
11/19/25 @ Milan	5
11/15/25 vs South Ripley	3
11/11/25 vs Shawe Memorial	2
11/07/25 vs Greensburg	4
01/30/25 vs Southwestern	2

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Tinley Enneking, who posted ten points in addition to seven boards and five assists. She has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. Lanie Narwold was another key player, putting up eight points.

Meanwhile, Batesville scored the most points they've had this season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 59-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of South Ripley. The Bulldogs' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Batesville's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Jac-Cen-Del, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.

Jac-Cen-Del took a serious blow against Batesville in their previous matchup back in January, falling 54-14. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.