The Jellico Blue Devils will challenge the Wartburg Central Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Jellico is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 66.6 points per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Jellico was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 58-52 to Oliver Springs. The Blue Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
| 02/04/25 @ Oliver Springs | 28 |
| 01/31/25 @ Midway | 25 |
| 01/28/25 vs Coalfield | 22 |
| 01/25/25 vs Cosby | 35 |
| 01/17/25 vs Sunbright | 15 |
Trey Vann put forth a good effort for the losing side as he went 8 of 20 en route to 28 points and five rebounds. His evening made it 17 games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Caleb Rose was another key player, putting up six points along with nine boards and three blocks.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wartburg Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They skirted past Rockwood 43-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since December 13, 2024.
Wartburg Central's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-12. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.7 points per game. As for Jellico, their loss dropped their record down to 11-11.
Jellico couldn't quite finish off Wartburg Central in their previous meeting back in January and fell 64-61. Will Jellico have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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