Basketball Game Preview: Benton Cardinals vs. Center Yellowjackets

The Benton Cardinals will face off against the Center Yellowjackets on Friday. Benton will be looking to extend their current 13-game winning streak.

Benton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 67-38 victory over St. Pius X. The Cardinals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 22 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Center earned a 45-36 win over Nevada on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Yellowjackets.

Center's victory bumped their record up to 14-10. As for Benton, their win bumped their record up to 25-3.

Benton strolled past Center in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a score of 53-38. The rematch might be a little tougher for Benton since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.