Baker hasn't had much luck against Paxton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Baker Gators will be playing in front of their home fans against the Paxton Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Baker is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They came out on top against Laurel Hill by a score of 56-45. Given the Gators' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 350th, while the Hoboes are ranked 725th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Paxton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Jay 54-51. Winning may never get old, but the Bobcats sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Paxton's win came from a few key players Baker will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ryker Stokes, who went 6 for 14 on his way to 15 points and three steals. That's the most points he has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Wade Borgesen, who went 5 of 12 en route to 15 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Paxton is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-11 record this season. As for Baker, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-4.
Baker beat Paxton 38-25 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Does Baker have another victory up their sleeve, or will Paxton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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