The KIPP Columbus Jaguars and the North Union Wildcats will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played.
KIPP Columbus came up into this matchup off a tough 36-point defeat on Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Horizon Science Academy by a score of 50-47 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Jaguars have suffered since March 1, 2024.
Meanwhile, North Union didn't have too much trouble with Shawnee on Friday as they won 49-35. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Braves recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
North Union's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.3 points over those games. As for KIPP Columbus, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
KIPP Columbus came up short against North Union in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 77-65. Will KIPP Columbus have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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