The Mitchell Kernels will square off against the Lincoln Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
On Tuesday, Mitchell ended up a good deal behind Huron and lost 51-36. The contest marked the Kernels' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Lincoln put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 70-55 win over Washington. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Patriots' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' South Dakota basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Warriors are ranked 85th).
Mitchell has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for Lincoln, their victory bumped their record up to 10-0.
Mitchell didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Lincoln when the teams last played back in March of 2025, but they still walked away with a 55-51 win. Will the Kernels repeat their success, or do the Patriots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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