Basketball Game Preview: Haskell Haymakers vs. Central Tigers

The Haskell Haymakers will face off against the Central Tigers on Thursday. Central took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Haskell, who comes in off a win.

While Haskell's win against Mounds wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Haymakers escaped with a win on Tuesday against the Golden Eagles by the margin of a single free throw, 37-36. Winning may never get old, but the Haymakers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Central challenged Okemah on Tuesday. The Tigers fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 50-48.

Haskell's victory bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.

Haskell ended up a good deal behind Central in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, losing 51-36. Can the Haymakers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.