The Galion Tigers will play host again and welcome the Buckeye Central Bucks, where tip off is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Friday, Galion was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 51-47 to River Valley. While losing is never fun, Galion can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 350th, while River Valley is ranked 79th).
Meanwhile, Buckeye Central's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their ninth straight loss. They were outmatched by Carey on the road and fell 72-34.
Galion's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Buckeye Central, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season.
Galion strolled past Buckeye Central in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 by a score of 69-50. Does Galion have another victory up their sleeve, or will Buckeye Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
