Basketball Game Preview: George Ranch Longhorns vs. Stratford Spartans

The George Ranch Longhorns will take on the Stratford Spartans at 7:00 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.

George Ranch is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Katy 62-59. The victory was familiar territory for the Longhorns, who have now won five matches in a row.

Meanwhile, Stratford beat Heights 55-45 on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Spartans.

George Ranch pushed their record up to 22-12 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.0 points over those games. As for Stratford, their victory bumped their record up to 16-17.

George Ranch might still be hurting after the 65-41 loss they got from Stratford in their previous matchup back in December of 2021. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point George Ranch was down 38-18.