After both having extra time off, the Arkansas City Bulldogs and the Clearwater Indians will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a four-game winning streak alive.
Arkansas City will bounce into Friday's match after beating Hutchinson, who they had gone 0-6 against in their six prior meetings. Arkansas City skirted past Hutchinson 41-39. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Saliyah Henderson-Johnson
| 12/20/24 @ Hutchinson | 2 |
| 12/17/24 @ Andover Central | 4 |
| 12/10/24 vs South | 3 |
It was another big night for Saliyah Henderson-Johnson, who posted 14 points along with eight boards and three blocks. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Kierslynn Waggoner was another key player, going 5 for 8 on her way to 12 points.
Meanwhile, Clearwater beat Rose Hill 44-34 two weeks ago. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 91st, while the Rockets are ranked 216th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Arkansas City's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Clearwater, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Arkansas City suffered a grim 53-33 defeat to Clearwater in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Will Arkansas City have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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