Basketball Game Preview: Scott County Central Braves vs. Portageville Bulldogs

Scott County Central hasn't had much luck against Portageville recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Scott County Central Braves will host the Portageville Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Scott County Central has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Scott County Central turned things around against Westwood Baptist Academy on Tuesday. They escaped with a win against the Eagles by the margin of a single free throw, 58-57.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Portageville). They put the hurt on Holcomb with a sharp 67-41 win on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bulldogs have posted since January 2, 2024.

Scott County Central pushed their record up to 1-4 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.2 points per game. As for Portageville, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-5 record.

Scott County Central came up short against Portageville when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 64-60. Will Scott County Central 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.