Basketball Game Preview: Meridian Bobcats vs. St. Anthony Bulldogs

The Meridian Bobcats will face off against the St. Anthony Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Meridian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They secured a 69-63 W over Goreville. The win was familiar territory for the Bobcats, who have now won four matchups in a row.

AJ Flenoid

Field Goal Percentage

03/07/25 vs Goreville	65%
03/05/25 @ Waltonville	50%
02/28/25 vs Hardin County	64%
02/26/25 vs Gallatin County	53%
02/20/25 vs Columbia	53%
+ 3 more games

AJ Flenoid continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double with 25 points and 18 boards. He is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last eight games he's played. Another player making a difference was Shamar Easley, who went 6-for-14 to rack up 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.

Meridian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, St. Anthony entered their tilt with Tuscola on Friday with four consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with five. They strolled past the Warriors with points to spare, taking the game 56-40.

Meridian's record now sits at 26-8. As for St. Anthony, their record is now 28-4.