Basketball Game Preview: Gatesville Hornets vs. Connally Cadets

By Team Reports Feb 1, 2025, 10:25pm

Basketball Preview: Gatesville Hornets vs. Connally Cadets

Suggested Video

Gatesville hasn't had much luck against Connally recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Gatesville Hornets will look to defend their home court against the Connally Cadets at 8:00 p.m. Gatesville has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Last Friday, Gatesville strolled past Robinson with points to spare, taking the game 63-44. Given the Hornets' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 476th, while the Rockets are ranked 1050th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Connally lost 62-37 to La Vega on Friday. The Cadets have struggled against the Pirates recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Gatesville's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 19-11. As for Connally, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-12.

Gatesville came up short against Connally in their previous matchup back in January, falling 52-47. Will Gatesville 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.

Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps