Basketball Game Preview: Harrah Panthers vs. Dickson Comets

Harrah is 3-0 against Dickson since January of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Harrah Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Dickson Comets at 6:30 p.m. Harrah is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.

Harrah will head into Saturday's matchup hoping to keep the good times rolling: they had to skate by with only a two-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 21-point drubbing they dealt MacArthur on Saturday. Harrah was the clear victor by a 58-37 margin over MacArthur. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 21 points or more this season.

It was another big night for Sayler Eaton, who went 9 for 14 on her way to 23 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. That's the most boards she has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Allison Price, who went 6 of 12 on her way to 13 points.

Harrah smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive games.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Dickson, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in December of 2024. They put the hurt on Crooked Oak with a sharp 50-30 victory on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Comets as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.

Harrah's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.6 points per game. As for Dickson, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6.

Everything came up roses for Harrah against Dickson when the teams last played back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 64-34 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Harrah since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.