Basketball Game Preview: Beechwood Tigers vs. Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds

Beechwood is 0-10 against Newport Central Catholic since February of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Beechwood Tigers will look to defend their home court against the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds at 7:30 p.m.

Beechwood is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They took a 64-48 bruising from Bellevue.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Newport Central Catholic). They were the clear victor by a 72-52 margin over Ludlow on Monday. That's two games straight that the Thoroughbreds have won by exactly 20 points.

Newport Central Catholic's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-10. As for Beechwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-12.

Beechwood ended up a good deal behind Newport Central Catholic when the teams last played on January 7th, losing 64-46. Will Beechwood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.