Basketball Game Preview: Central Plains Oilers vs. LaCrosse Leopards

The Central Plains Oilers will face off against the LaCrosse Leopards on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Central Plains took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They managed a 50-46 win over Ellinwood.

Meanwhile, LaCrosse posted their biggest victory since December 9, 2024 on Tuesday. They blew past Chase, posting a 59-25 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Leopards.

Central Plains' victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-4. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.6 points over those games. As for LaCrosse, they now have a winning record of 9-8.

Central Plains couldn't quite finish off LaCrosse in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 and fell 39-36. Will Central Plains have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.