Union is 2-8 against Central Wise since January of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bears will square off against the Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Union is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They took down Graham 53-37. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Bears' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 87th, while the G-Men are ranked 299th).
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Central Wise over Marion in every quarter on their way to victory on Wednesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Warriors blew the Scarlet Hurricanes out of the water with a 69-35 final score. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 20 points or more this season.
Central Wise has been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. As for Union, their victory bumped their record up to 13-8.
Union lost to Central Wise on the road by a decisive 57-42 margin when the teams last played back in January. Can the Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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