Paul Laurence Dunbar is 2-8 against Lexington Catholic since February of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs are taking a road trip to take on the Lexington Catholic Knights at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with nine defeats in a row dating back to last season, Paul Laurence Dunbar turned things around against Harrison County on Tuesday. They secured a 43-38 W over the Thorobreds.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lexington Catholic, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They blew past Lafayette 70-43 on Tuesday. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lexington Catholic's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.3 points per game. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Paul Laurence Dunbar was dealt a bruising 78-43 loss at the hands of Lexington Catholic when the teams last played back in February. Can Paul Laurence Dunbar avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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