Basketball Game Preview: Buhler Crusaders vs. Wellington Crusaders

Buhler and Wellington will face off at 4:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Buhler sitting on three straight victories and Wellington on 12.

Buhler is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They managed a 56-51 win over Labette County. That's two games straight that the Crusaders have won by exactly five points.

Meanwhile, Wellington earned a 52-40 victory over Andale on Thursday.

Buhler's win bumped their record up to 19-4. As for Wellington, their victory bumped their record up to 21-1.

Everything came up roses for Buhler against Wellington in their previous meeting back in March of 2020, as the squad secured a 69-32 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Buhler since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.