Basketball Game Preview: East vs. Central Blue Eagles

East is 0-8 against Central since January of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. East will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Central Blue Eagles at 5:00 p.m.

East is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They had to suffer through a 59-4 loss at the hands of Sumner.

Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Central brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They breezed by Frontier STEM to the tune of 59-3 on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Blue Eagles as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Central's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for East, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.

East was taken down by Central 62-12 in their previous matchup back in February of 2023. Will East have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.