Basketball Game Preview: Raymond Central Mustangs vs. Syracuse Rockets

The Raymond Central Mustangs will take on the Syracuse Rockets at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Raymond Central will be strutting in after a victory while Syracuse will be coming in after a loss.

Raymond Central took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 62-19 win over Wilber-Clatonia. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Wolverines: they've now won five in a row.

Meanwhile, Syracuse lost to Johnson County Central at home by a 41-26 margin on Thursday. The Rockets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Raymond Central now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Syracuse, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Everything came up roses for Raymond Central against Syracuse when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 68-39 win. Will the Mustangs repeat their success, or do the Rockets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.