Fillmore Central has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Gibbon Buffaloes at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nebraska (Fillmore Central is ranked 235th, while Gibbon is ranked 258th).
On Tuesday, Fillmore Central was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 35-30 to Centennial. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Fillmore Central in their matchups with Centennial: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, Gibbon's six-game losing streak came to an end on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 43-28 win over Giltner. Gibbon's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gibbon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brooke Sell led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. Kassandra Trevino was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with five steals.
Fillmore Central has been struggling recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season. As for Gibbon, their victory bumped their record up to 3-12.
Everything came up roses for Fillmore Central against Gibbon when the teams last played back in January of 2023 as the squad secured a 56-28 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fillmore Central since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
