Basketball Game Preview: Central York Panthers vs. William Penn Bearcats

Central York is 9-1 against William Penn since February of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers duke it out with the Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

William Penn will be up against a hot Central York squad: the team just extended their winning streak to five. Central York blew past Penn Manor 79-37 on Tuesday. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 games by 21 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, William Penn beat Red Lion 75-67 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Bearcats in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won three in a row.

William Penn found their leader in sophomore Nasir Barnes, who posted 21 points. The contest was Barnes' fifth in a row with at least 20 points. Another player making a difference was Rashard Miller, who earned 14 points.

William Penn's win bumped their record up to 19-7. As for Central York, their victory was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-2.

Central York beat William Penn 73-64 when the teams last played on Thursday. Will Central York repeat their success, or does William Penn have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.