The Cherokee Chiefs are taking a road trip to challenge the Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Monday, Cherokee was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 44-43 to Medford. While losing is never fun, the Chiefs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma basketball rankings (they are ranked 247th, while the Cardinals are ranked 114th).
Meanwhile, Pioneer-Pleasant Vale was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 40-34 to Dover. The Mustangs have struggled against the Longhorns recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Pioneer-Pleasant Vale's loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Cherokee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Cherokee against Pioneer-Pleasant Vale in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, as the squad secured a 76-14 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cherokee since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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