Basketball Game Preview: Bartow Yellow Jackets vs. Kathleen Red Devils

Bartow is on a six-game streak of home losses, Kathleen a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Monday. The Bartow Yellow Jackets will host the Kathleen Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are at an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2019, but likely not for long.

Last Friday, Bartow was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 36-31 to Lakeland Christian. While losing is never fun, the Yellow Jackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 570th, while the Vikings are ranked 268th).

Kathleen played against Four Corners and lost via forfeit.

Kathleen's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Bartow, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-14.

Bartow was taken down by Kathleen 59-14 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Bartow have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.