Atchison has won three straight games at home, while Washington has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Atchison Phoenix will host the Washington Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Wednesday, Atchison blew past Wyandotte, posting a 69-26 win. Given the Phoenix's advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 82nd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 285th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Washington humbled Wyandotte with a 74-29 victory.
Washington's win came from a few key players Atchison will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was CamRon Fields, who went 6 of 10 en route to 14 points in addition to seven steals and five assists. Another player making a difference was Jayden Boggess, who went 9 for 14 on his way to 19 points and three steals.
Washington's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Atchison, their win bumped their record up to an identical 5-1.
Everything came up roses for Atchison against Washington in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 77-49 victory. Does Atchison have another victory up their sleeve, or will Washington turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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