The Baker Spartans will face off against the Jefferson Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Baker knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 20 games -- so hopefully Jefferson likes a good challenge.
Last Saturday, Baker was fully in charge, breezing past Huntley Project 65-29. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 19 contests by 28 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and Jefferson had no trouble coming through when it counted. They were the clear victors by a 63-38 margin over Shepherd on Thursday. The Panthers are also no stranger to big wins: their blowout was the 12th matchup they've won by 20+ points this season.
Jefferson is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.0 points over those games. As for Baker, their win bumped their record up to 20-0.
Everything came up roses for Baker against Jefferson in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, as the team secured a 66-35 victory. Do the Spartans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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