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| 01/23/26 - Home | 81-60 W |
| 01/16/24 - Home | 66-79 L |
| 01/28/23 - Neutral | 75-57 W |
| 01/17/23 - Away | 58-74 L |
| 02/22/22 - Away | 60-59 W |
| + 5 more games |
Hillcrest lost to Central back in January of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Hornets put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 81-60 win. Given the Hornets' advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 51st, while the Bulldogs are ranked 234th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
The victory made it two in a row for Hillcrest and bumps their season record up to 10-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.5 points over those games. As for Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Hillcrest will take on Republic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Central, they will face off against Webb City at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will need to watch out since the Cardinals have now posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
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