The Boaz Pirates will face off against the Brewer Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Saturday, Boaz came up short against New Hope and fell 56-48. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 268th, while the Indians are ranked 115th).
Meanwhile, Brewer hadn't done well against Arab recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Brewer came out on top against Arab by a score of 66-57.
Brewer's win came from a few key players Boaz will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dayton Wilson, who went 5 of 9 en route to 11 points and eight rebounds. What's more, he also racked up two assists, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cason Oden, who went 6 of 8 on his way to 14 points.
Brewer smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 17 consecutive matchups.
Brewer's win bumped their record up to 14-4. As for Boaz, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Boaz came up short against Brewer in their previous meeting back in November of 2018, falling 58-51. Will Boaz have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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