The Whitley County Colonels will face off against the Knox Central Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
On Monday, Whitley County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 49-44 to Rockcastle County. The Colonels have struggled against the Rockets recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Knox Central came tearing into Monday's contest with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 28.1 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took their game with ease, bagging a 79-41 victory over the Green Dragons. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Green Dragons are ranked 83rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Knox Central's win was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-4. As for Whitley County, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-8.
Whitley County was taken down by Knox Central 64-33 in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Whitley County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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