The Connersville Spartans will square off against the Batesville Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Connersville fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Lapel on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 53-44 to the Bulldogs. While the Spartans didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bulldogs 14-5 in the first quarter.
The losing side was boosted by Maddox Rees, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 14 points. Another player making a difference was Hunter Allen, who posted nine points.
Batesville got their first taste of in-conference action this week and they started things off strong. They enjoyed a cozy 51-36 win over Franklin County on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
Connersville's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Batesville, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.
Connersville lost to Batesville at home by a decisive 48-31 margin when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will Connersville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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