MICDS is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while the Rebels are on a ten-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The MICDS Rams will take on the Central Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Two weeks ago, it was close, but MICDS sidestepped the Wildcats for a 57-55 victory. Given MICDS's advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 14th, while the Wildcats are ranked 79th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Central can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They blew past North County 88-35 at home. While fans of Central might be used to big wins, the 53-point margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Jobe Bryant continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 29 points along with five assists and four steals. Bryant is crushing the point category: he's posted at least 16 every time he's taken the court this season. Zack Boyd was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with seven rebounds and six assists.
MICDS's victory bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Central, their victory bumped their record up to 16-2.
MICDS came up short against the Rebels in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, falling 56-52. Will MICDS have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.