Basketball Game Preview: Brackenridge Eagles vs. Burbank Bulldogs

Brackenridge has won three straight games at home, while Burbank has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Brackenridge Eagles will welcome the Burbank Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

It was a Battle of the Birds when Brackenridge faced off against Highlands on Friday. Brackenridge walked away with a 53-41 win over Highlands.

Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Burbank over Highlands in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Burbank blew past Highlands 63-37. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 23 points or more this season.

Burbank's win came from a few key players Brackenridge will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Zara?Nique Nealy, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 16 rebounds. She has been hot for a while, having also posted three or more steals the last 15 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Makayla Smith, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 15 boards.

Burbank was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highlands only racked up eight assists.

Brackenridge is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-13 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.0 points per game. As for Burbank, their victory bumped their record up to 17-11.

Brackenridge might still be hurting after the 88-63 defeat they got from Burbank when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Brackenridge 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.