Basketball Game Preview: Dowagiac Chieftains vs. Brandywine Bobcats

Dowagiac hasn't had much luck against Brandywine recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Dowagiac Chieftains will be playing in front of their home fans against the Brandywine Bobcats at 6:30 p.m.

Last Tuesday, Dowagiac came up short against Allegan and fell 53-42.

Meanwhile, Brandywine put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against Lakeshore by a score of 45-37. The 45-point effort marked the Bobcats' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Brandywine pushed their record up to 13-0 with the win, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.1 points per game. As for Dowagiac, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.

Dowagiac was dealt a bruising 61-26 loss at the hands of Brandywine in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Dowagiac 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.