Lebanon is 1-8 against Kickapoo since February of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Having just played yesterday, the Lebanon Yellowjackets will get right back to it and host the Kickapoo Chiefs at 6:00 p.m. on February 20th. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Lebanon didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Bolivar, but they still walked away with a 52-47 victory. Given Lebanon's advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 106th, while Bolivar is ranked 280th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lebanon's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kory Hough, who scored 12 points along with four steals. Caleb Ray was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Meanwhile, Kickapoo can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 69-41 win over Bolivar. The win was nothing new for Kickapoo as they're now sitting on three straight.
The victory made it two in a row for Lebanon and bumps their season record up to 16-9. As for Kickapoo, they pushed their record up to 20-3 with that win, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season.
Lebanon was dealt a bruising 72-30 loss at the hands of Kickapoo in their previous matchup back in February of 2023. Will Lebanon 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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