Basketball Game Preview: Central Yellow Jackets vs. Pleasure Ridge Park Panthers

Having just played yesterday, the Central Yellow Jackets will get right back to it and host the Pleasure Ridge Park Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Central has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since January 24.

Central is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Valley on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Central was outmatched by Valley and fell 80-38. The Yellow Jackets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 62-25.

Meanwhile, Pleasure Ridge Park came up short against Butler on Friday and fell 65-54. The Panthers have struggled against the Bears recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Central's loss dropped their record down to 5-18. As for Pleasure Ridge Park, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-4.

Central was taken down by Pleasure Ridge Park 87-45 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.