Buford is 0-3 against Catawba Ridge since December of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets will be playing at home against the Copperheads at 8:00 p.m.
On Friday, Buford came up short against Chester and fell 60-53.
Meanwhile, Catawba Ridge came tearing into Tuesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17.8 points), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 66-53 win over the Red Raiders. While the Copperheads didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Catawba Ridge's win came from a few key players Buford will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mark Caslaru, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. What's more, he posted three assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kevin Butler, who went 5-for-10 to rack up 17 points.
Catawba Ridge's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Buford, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Buford couldn't quite get it done against Catawba Ridge in their previous matchup on Wednesday as they fell 59-51. Will the Yellow Jackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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