Basketball Game Preview: Hanover Wildcats vs. Centralia Panthers

A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Hanover Wildcats face off against the Centralia Panthers at 7:10 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.

Hanover took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They blew past Diller-Odell 73-41. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 23 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Centralia was able to grind out a solid victory over Cair Paravel on Tuesday, taking the game 63-55.

Centralia has also been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.8 points per game. As for Hanover, they pushed their record up to 8-4 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.

Hanover lost to Centralia at home by a decisive 68-52 margin when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Hanover 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.