Basketball Game Preview: Lee County Bobcats vs. Leslie County Eagles

The Lee County Bobcats will take on the Leslie County Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 94-59, which was the final score in Lee County's tilt against Powell County last Wednesday. The Bobcats have struggled against the Pirates recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, Leslie County took their match on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 70-33 victory over Cordia. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.

Lee County better focus on containing Jayden Hacker and Jesse Hoskins as the pair were huge in Leslie County's win. Hacker made all 5 shots he took to post 16 points, while Hoskins went 6-for-11 to rack up 14 points and five steals. Hoskins is becoming a predictor of Leslie County's success: when he posts at least three steals the team is 7-2 (and 6-12 when he doesn't). Tripp Brashear was another key player, putting up eight points.

Leslie County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.

Lee County's defeat dropped their record down to 7-18. As for Leslie County, their victory bumped their record up to 13-14.

Lee County came up short against Leslie County in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 72-59. Will Lee County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.