Holgate is 2-7 against Hicksville since January of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. Having just played yesterday, the Tigers will get right back to it and host the Aces at 7:30 p.m. Holgate has given up an average of 49.5 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Holgate faced off against Kalida on Friday. The Tigers lost 60-36 to the Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 648th, while the Wildcats are ranked 293rd).
Meanwhile, Hicksville had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged out Hilltop 61-58. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Aces have posted since November 28, 2025.
Hicksville's victory bumped their record up to 5-16. As for Holgate, their loss dropped their record down to 7-14.
Holgate might still be hurting after the 58-37 defeat they got from Hicksville in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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