Burbank is 0-10 against Jefferson since January of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Burbank Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Jefferson Mustangs at 8:00 p.m. The timing isn't great for Burbank: they have been struggling with 18 straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Jefferson has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
Burbank pushed their score all the way to 55 last Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 70-55 bruising from Brackenridge. That's two games in a row now that Burbank has lost by exactly 15 points.
Meanwhile, Jefferson was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 42-38 to Lanier. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Jefferson came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 440th, while Lanier is ranked 886th).
Burbank has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season. As for Jefferson, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-14.
Things could have been worse for Burbank, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 59-44 loss to Jefferson when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Burbank 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.