Preview: Jac-Cen-Del Eagles vs. Lawrenceburg Tigers
After four games on the road, Jac-Cen-Del is heading back home. They will take on the Lawrenceburg Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Jac-Cen-Del only won by three when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 21-point they dealt Waldron on Saturday. Jac-Cen-Del put the hurt on Waldron with a sharp 63-42 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Jac-Cen-Del has managed all season.
Meanwhile, Lawrenceburg waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with five straight wins but they left with six. They enjoyed a cozy 59-45 victory over North Decatur.
Lawrenceburg's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Charlie Meyer, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds. Noah Knigga was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with seven rebounds.
Jac-Cen-Del's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-7. As for Lawrenceburg, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5.
Things could have been worse for Jac-Cen-Del, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 56-42 loss to Lawrenceburg when the teams last played back in January of 2023. Thankfully for Jac-Cen-Del, Logan Rohrer (who scored 20 points along with five rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
