Basketball Game Preview: Omaha South Packers vs. Millard West Wildcats

The Omaha South Packers will take on the Millard West Wildcats at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Omaha South is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Lincoln Northeast, falling 97-71.

Lou Hodoly

Points (Career)

02/07/25 vs Lincoln Northeast	37
01/26/24 vs Burke	29
12/09/23 @ Buena Vista	27
11/30/23 vs Buena Vista	27
01/31/24 @ Columbus	26

Omaha South might have lost, but man, Lou Hodoly was a machine: he dropped a double-double with 37 points and 12 boards. The dominant performance gave Hodoly a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Jai Villafuerte-spears, who went 5 of 9 to rack up 14 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Millard West). They took their game on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 103-64 victory over Bryan. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 52-27.

Omaha South's loss dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Millard West, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12.

Omaha South came up short against Millard West in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 70-60. Will Omaha South 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.