A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Wildcats challenge the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] and four for Griggs County Central/Midkota.
Last Tuesday, Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] came up short against New Rockford-Sheyenne and fell 57-49. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Dakota basketball rankings (they are ranked 101st, while the Rockets are ranked 32nd).
Meanwhile, Griggs County Central/Midkota was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 46-42 to Larimore.
Griggs County Central/Midkota's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Benson County [Leeds/Maddock], their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] suffered a grim 65-42 defeat to Griggs County Central/Midkota when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] 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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