The Jasper Wildcats will square off against the Evansville Central Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
With a playoff game on the line, Jasper rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 49-38. The victory was familiar territory for Jasper who now have three in a row.
Evansville Central can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 53-41 victory over Christian County.
Evansville Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Keaton Arrick, who scored 13 points along with seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Zaryen Moore, who scored eight points along with three blocks and two steals.
Jasper is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. As for Evansville Central, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-15.
Jasper beat Evansville Central 70-60 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jasper since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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