A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Paintsville Tigers face off against the Betsy Layne Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. on Monday... Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, Paintsville was able to grind out a solid victory over Johnson Central, taking the game 72-62. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by exactly ten points.
Meanwhile, Betsy Layne posted their closest win since December 13, 2024 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 65-62 victory over Floyd Central. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bobcats.
Paintsville's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 81.7 points per game. As for Betsy Layne, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-6.
Paintsville came up short against Betsy Layne in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 69-64. Will Paintsville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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