Basketball Game Preview: John Hardin Bulldogs vs. Central Hardin Bruins

John Hardin and Central Hardin are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2021, but not for long. The John Hardin Bulldogs will challenge the Central Hardin Bruins at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. John Hardin is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.

Last Saturday, John Hardin lost to Central on the road by a 60-45 margin.

Meanwhile, Central Hardin humbled Fort Knox with a 76-49 victory. That looming 76-49 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bruins yet this season.

Central Hardin's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 81.7 points per game. As for John Hardin, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11-1.

John Hardin came up short against Central Hardin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 74-69. Can John Hardin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.