Having just played yesterday, the Oxford Wildcats will get right back to it and host the Central Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Oxford's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups.
Oxford will bounce into Friday's game after beating Caldwell, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. Oxford blew past Caldwell 76-31 on Thursday. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 24 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Central entered their matchup against Argonia on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Central took a 38-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of Argonia. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Central came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 141st, while Argonia is ranked 326th).
Oxford has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.4 points over those games. Central's loss dropped their record down to 14-2-1.
Oxford came up short against Central in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 46-40. Will Oxford 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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