Basketball Game Preview: Thayer Central Titans vs. Cross County Cougars

The Thayer Central Titans are taking a road trip to take on the Cross County Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Thayer Central has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with five straight defeats, while Cross County will come in with five straight victories.

Thayer Central's last matchup with Sandy Creek could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Titans took a blow against the Cougars, falling 57-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Titans have suffered against the Cougars since January 21, 2017.

Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Cross County's strategy against Dorchester on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Cougars blew the Longhorns out of the water with a 68-8 final score. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 21 points or more this season.

Thayer Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Cross County, their win bumped their record up to 12-2.