The Central Raiders will head out on the road to face off against the Caldwell Bluejays at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Caldwell took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Central, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Central earned a 45-38 win over Douglass. Given the Raiders' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 54th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 250th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Caldwell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 62-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of Udall. One positive for the Bluejays, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Central's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.8 points per game. As for Caldwell, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Everything came up roses for Central against Caldwell in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 63-30 win. Does Central have another victory up their sleeve, or will Caldwell turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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