Rockcastle County and Somerset are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2021, but not for long. The Rockcastle County Rockets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Somerset Briar Jumpers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rockcastle County is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 92-57, which was the final score in Rockcastle County's tilt against Betsy Layne on Sunday. While losing is never fun, the Rockets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 234th, while the Bobcats are ranked 76th).
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Somerset's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They came up short against Bell County, falling 70-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Briar Jumpers have suffered since February 6th.
Rockcastle County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Somerset, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Rockcastle County might still be hurting after the 63-40 defeat they got from Somerset in their previous matchup on December 13th. Will Rockcastle County 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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