Basketball Game Preview: Sturgis Brown Scoopers vs. Mitchell Kernels

Sturgis Brown hasn't had much luck against Mitchell recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Scoopers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Kernels at 7:30 p.m. Sturgis Brown has given up an average of 58.1 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Sturgis Brown's last matchup with St. Thomas More could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Tuesday. The Scoopers were beaten by the Cavaliers 62-34. The contest marked the Scoopers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Meanwhile, Mitchell was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 67-61 to Jefferson.

Mitchell's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Sturgis Brown, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.

Sturgis Brown lost to Mitchell at home by a decisive 72-55 margin when the teams last played back in February of 2025. Will the Scoopers 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.