The Keyser Golden Tornado will challenge the Preston Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Keyser beat Moorefield 52-42. The Golden Tornado haven't had any issues with the Yellow Jackets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Preston hadn't beaten East Fairmont on the road since January 12, 2018 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. Preston strolled past East Fairmont with points to spare, taking the game 62-48.
Preston's win came from a few key players Keyser will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Easton Hayes, who went 7-for-13 on his way to 19 points along with five assists and five boards. That's the most assists he has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Slaton Manko, who earned eight points and 12 assists.
Preston was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Keyser's victory bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Preston, their win bumped their record up to 11-7.
Keyser didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Preston in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, but they still walked away with a 52-48 victory. Will Keyser repeat their success, or does Preston have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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