The Sumner Cowboys will square off against the Springfield Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Sumner: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Springfield has snatched up seven consecutive wins on the road.
On Tuesday, Sumner took a blow against Albany, falling 55-23. While losing is never fun, the Cowboys can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 298th, while the Hornets are ranked 52nd).
Meanwhile, Springfield beat Amite 54-42 on Tuesday.
Springfield's win came from a few key players that Sumner will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Raylan Smith, who posted ten points along with seven rebounds and five steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Nickaiya Martin, who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten boards.
Springfield smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matchups.
Springfield's victory bumped their record up to 16-7. As for Sumner, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-15.
Sumner took a serious blow against Springfield in their previous matchup back in January of 2025, falling 55-27. Will the Cowboys 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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