Basketball Game Preview: Cairo Syrupmakers vs. Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets

Cairo and Thomas County Central are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2021, but not for long. The two teams will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. The timing isn't great for Cairo: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Thomas County Central has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.

On Friday, Cairo was beaten by Dougherty 86-37. While losing is never fun, the Syrupmakers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 429th, while the Trojans are ranked 116th).

Meanwhile, Thomas County Central came up short against Houston County on Friday and fell 54-47. The loss continues a trend for the Yellow Jackets in their matchups with the Bears: they've now lost six in a row.

Cairo's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Thomas County Central, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.

Cairo suffered a grim 78-56 defeat to Thomas County Central when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Cairo 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.