Basketball Game Preview: Union County Patriots vs. Cosby Eagles

Having just played yesterday, the Union County Patriots will get right back to it and host the Cosby Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Thursday, Union County narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Gibbs 40-38. The win continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won six in a row.

Meanwhile, Cosby came tearing into Tuesday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Buffaloes, posting a 65-34 victory.

Union County's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Cosby, their victory bumped their record up to 17-10.

Union County came up short against Cosby in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 52-48. Will Union County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.