The Grant County Braves will venture away from home to challenge the Lloyd Memorial Juggernauts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Saturday, Grant County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 53-47 to Simon Kenton. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 64th, while the Pioneers are ranked fifth).
Meanwhile, Lloyd Memorial came into Saturday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Beechwood with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 45-31.
Lloyd Memorial's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-7. As for Grant County, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Everything came up roses for Grant County against Lloyd Memorial when the teams last played back in December of 2023, as the team secured an 84-42 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Grant County 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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