Basketball Game Preview: Warden Cougars vs. Freeman Scotties

The Warden Cougars just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Freeman Scotties at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Warden has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with four straight losses, while Freeman will come in with five straight victories.

Warden came up short against Reardan on Friday, falling 46-20. The matchup marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, Freeman humbled White Swan with a 56-21 victory. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Scotties this season.

Warden better keep an eye on Rylee Russell. She was instrumental in Freeman's win, going 10 for 16 on her way to 27 points and four steals. With that strong performance, Russell is now averaging an impressive 15.7 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylee Phelps, who posted ten points and five steals.

Freeman's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Warden, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.

Warden came up short against Freeman when the teams last played back in March of 2020, falling 47-40. Will Warden 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.