Basketball Game Preview: Baker Gators vs. Paxton Bobcats

Baker hasn't had much luck against Paxton recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Baker Gators will take on the Paxton Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Baker is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost to Laurel Hill at home by a 59-44 margin.

Meanwhile, after a string of nine wins, Paxton's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They lost 58-37 to Jay. The contest marked the Bobcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Paxton's loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-2. As for Baker, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.

Baker came up short against Paxton in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 44-32. Can Baker avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.