The Long Rebels will head out to face off against the Ariton Purple Cats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Saturday, Long was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 40-36 to Ariton. While losing is never fun, the Rebels can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 341st, while the Purple Cats are ranked 163rd).
Long has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season. As for Ariton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-4.
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