The Oliver Springs Bobcats will square off against the Wartburg Central Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Oliver Springs is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Oliver Springs is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They walked away with a 58-45 win over Coalfield.
Zachary Hamby
| 02/18/25 vs Coalfield | 7 |
| 02/11/25 @ Coalfield | 6 |
| 02/07/25 vs Rockwood | 1 |
| 02/06/25 @ Maryville Christian | 4 |
| 02/04/25 vs Jellico | 4 |
| + 12 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Oliver Springs to victory, but perhaps none more so than Zachary Hamby, who went 8-for-17 on his way to 20 points and seven boards. That's the most rebounds Hamby has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Gavin Johnson, who scored 13 points and three steals.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wartburg Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They managed a 58-52 victory over Sunbright on Friday.
Oliver Springs' win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-13. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.8 points over those games. As for Wartburg Central, their victory bumped their record up to 11-13.
Oliver Springs took their win against Wartburg Central when the teams last played back in January by a conclusive 63-38. The rematch might be a little tougher for Oliver Springs 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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