Basketball Game Preview: Bainbridge Bearcats vs. Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets

By Team Reports Jan 22, 2024, 3:24am

Preview: Bainbridge Bearcats vs. Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets

Bainbridge and Thomas County Central are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2019, but not for long. The Bainbridge Bearcats will stay at home for another game and welcome the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets at 6:00 p.m. on January 23rd. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Bainbridge scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past Cairo 65-28 at home. That 37 points margin sets a new team best for Bainbridge this season.

Bainbridge's success was spearheaded by the efforts of DaNydia Campbell, who scored 15 points along with three steals, and Jinasia Barnes, who scored seven points along with nine rebounds and five assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Campbell has scored all season. Miyah Williams was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with five steals.

Meanwhile, Thomas County Central beat Lee County 59-51 on Saturday. The win was just what Thomas County Central needed coming off of a 61-38 loss in their prior contest.

Bainbridge's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Thomas County Central, their victory bumped their record up to 14-3.

Bainbridge came up short against Thomas County Central in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 56-47. Will Bainbridge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.