Fans were treated to a battle of the Bobcats on Monday. Knoxville Central walked away with a 53-43 victory over Oliver Springs. While Knoxville Central didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
When it comes to explaining why Oliver Springs lost, don't look at Ethan Jones. Despite the final result, he posted 21 points and six boards. That was a full 48.8% of Oliver Springs' points, marking the third time in a row Jones has put up more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Karson Seeber, who earned five points and eight rebounds.
Bobcats
| 12/01/25 @ Oliver Springs | 53-43 |
| 11/29/25 @ Gibbs | 63-33 |
| 11/22/25 @ Carter | 68-63 |
Knoxville Central's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.3 points over those games. As for Oliver Springs, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Knoxville Central won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Jefferson County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats will need to watch out since the Patriots have now posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups. As for Oliver Springs, they will welcome Cosby at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bobcats will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.25 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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