Klein Forest is 0-10 against Klein Collins since January of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Klein Forest Eagles will challenge the Klein Collins Tigers at 7:00 p.m.
Klein Forest is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Friday. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-44 heartbreaker at the hands of Klein Cain. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since January 9, 2024.
Meanwhile, Klein Collins came tearing into Tuesday's game with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.9 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 43-28 victory over the Hurricanes. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 87th, while the Hurricanes are ranked 690th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Klein Collins found their leader in freshman Hailey Neal, who went 8 of 15 on her way to 18 points and seven rebounds. That's the most boards Neal has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Christen Campbell, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds.
Klein Collins smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Klein Forest's defeat dropped their record down to 8-19. As for Klein Collins, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 24-6 record this season.
Klein Forest came up short against Klein Collins in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 54-43. Can Klein Forest avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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