Basketball Game Preview: Central Kitsap Cougars vs. Bellarmine Prep Lions

A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Central Kitsap Cougars challenge the Bellarmine Prep Lions at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday... Central Kitsap is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.

Last Friday, Central Kitsap came up short against Peninsula and fell 31-22. The game marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Bellarmine Prep has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They took a blow against Clackamas on Monday, falling 74-32. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 52nd in Washington, while the Cavaliers are ranked first in Oregon).

Bellarmine Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 12-4. As for Central Kitsap, their loss dropped their record down to 9-7.

Central Kitsap and Bellarmine Prep were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, but Central Kitsap came up empty-handed after a 60-59 defeat. Will Central Kitsap have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.