A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Bluffton Tigers face off against the Eastbrook Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday... Bluffton will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Saturday, Bluffton was able to grind out a solid victory over Madison-Grant, taking the game 48-41.
Meanwhile, Eastbrook hadn't done well against Blackford recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Eastbrook came out on top against Blackford by a score of 53-40. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Eastbrook's win came from a few key players Bluffton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jayden Younce, who went 6 for 12 en route to 16 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Draven Collins, who posted 15 points.
Eastbrook pushed their record up to 8-7 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.0 points per game. As for Bluffton, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
Bluffton was able to grind out a solid win over Eastbrook in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, winning 44-36. Will Bluffton repeat their success, or does Eastbrook have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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