Basketball Game Preview: Newman Smith Trojans vs. Reedy Lions

Newman Smith is on a six-game streak of home losses, Reedy a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Newman Smith Trojans will host the Reedy Lions at 1:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.

Newman Smith is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They fell 76-67 to Trinity Leadership on Friday.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Reedy faced off against Walnut Grove on Saturday. Reedy came up short against Walnut Grove, falling 82-60. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 671st, while the Wildcats are ranked 60th).

Reedy's loss dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Newman Smith, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.

Everything came up roses for Newman Smith against Reedy in their previous matchup back in January, as the squad secured a 94-61 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Reedy's Jackson Langford, who went 6 for 11 on his way to 19 points. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Newman Smith to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.