Basketball Game Preview: Johnson Jaguars vs. East Central Hornets

The Johnson Jaguars will square off against the East Central Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with eight losses in a row, Johnson turned things around against Clemens on Tuesday. They skirted past the Buffaloes 47-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Jaguars have posted since November 20, 2023.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for East Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 57-50 victory over Canyon on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hornets as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

East Central's victory bumped their record up to 15-13. As for Johnson, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 6-14.