The Lightridge Bolts just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Battlefield Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lightridge saw some tournament action on Thursday. They breezed by Fairfax to the tune of 51-21. Given the Bolts' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 89th, while the Lions are ranked 241st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Battlefield waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 46-35 win over the Pioneers.
Lightridge's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.0 points per game. As for Battlefield, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Lightridge came up short against Battlefield when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 42-37. Can Lightridge avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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