Basketball Game Preview: Egyptian Pharaohs vs. Cobden Appleknockers

Egyptian is 0-10 against Cobden since February of 2021 but things could change on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Egyptian Pharaohs will get right back to it and host the Cobden Appleknockers at 6:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Egyptian took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They strolled past Shawnee with points to spare, taking the game 66-50. The Pharaohs haven't had any issues with the Redskins recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Meanwhile, Cobden was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 62-56 heartbreaker at the hands of Carrier Mills-Stonefort. Even if the Appleknockers couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their offense, which had struggled int the games prior.

Cobden's defeat dropped their record down to 11-15. As for Egyptian, their win bumped their record up to 9-18.

Egyptian ended up a good deal behind Cobden when the teams last played back in December of 2024, losing 68-51. Will Egyptian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.