The Bluffton Tigers will take on the Garrett Railroaders in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Garrett is hoping to do what Elwood couldn't last Saturday: put an end to Bluffton's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Bluffton breezed by Elwood to the tune of 60-15. That 45 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Garrett, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. The stars were shining brightly for them in a 59-45 win over Bellmont on Wednesday. While the Railroaders didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Garrett's win came from a few key players Bluffton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Isaiah King, who went 8 for 12 on his way to 24 points and six rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last three games he's played. Carter Coffman was another key player, going 8 of 19 on his way to 22 points along with seven rebounds and five steals.
Garrett pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Bluffton, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Bluffton came up short against Garrett in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 52-39. Will Bluffton 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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