Basketball Game Preview: Lapwai Wildcats vs. Kendrick Tigers

A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Lapwai Wildcats duke it out with the Kendrick Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday... Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Lapwai is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Grangeville just ended the team's eight-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell to the Bulldogs 51-47. The loss put an end to the Wildcats' undefeated start to the season.

Meanwhile, Kendrick was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 40-34 to Deary.

Lapwai's loss ended an 11-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 8-1. As for Kendrick, they now have a losing record at 5-6.

Lapwai beat Kendrick 54-44 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Kendrick's Hali Anderson, who posted 24 points and seven boards. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Lapwai still be able to contain Anderson? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.