Central is 2-8 against Lakeview since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Central Bearcats will be playing at home against the Lakeview Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Central is headed into the contest having just posted their closest win since February 26, 2024 on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Harper Creek 49-46. The win was all the more spectacular given the Bearcats' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 436th, while the Beavers are ranked 100th).
Meanwhile, Lakeview didn't have too much trouble with Otsego on Tuesday as they won 69-51. The Spartans have beaten the Bulldogs the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Bulldogs has come to flipping the script.
The victory made it two in a row for Central and bumps their season record up to 5-13. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.5 points over those games. As for Lakeview, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
Central ended up a good deal behind Lakeview in their previous meeting back in January, losing 61-47. Will Central 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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