Basketball Recap: Paul Laurence Dunbar Victorious

Paul Laurence Dunbar's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They skirted past the Western Hills Wolverines 67-64. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since December 7, 2023.

Paul Laurence Dunbar's victory bumped their record up to 5-21. As for Western Hills, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-18.

Looking ahead, Paul Laurence Dunbar and Madison Central will face off at 8:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. As for Western Hills, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Bourbon County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Western Hills knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Bourbon County likes a good challenge.