The Scottsboro Wildcats will face off against the Fort Payne Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Fort Payne is hoping to do what South Pittsburg couldn't on Monday: put an end to Scottsboro's winning streak, which now stands at five games. Scottsboro was the clear victor by a 57-34 margin over South Pittsburg.
Meanwhile, Fort Payne didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Whitesburg Christian Academy on Friday, but they still walked away with a 55-51 win. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 38th, while the Warriors are ranked 215th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Scottsboro pushed their record up to 11-6 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.2 points per game. As for Fort Payne, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Scottsboro came up short against Fort Payne in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 60-51. Will Scottsboro 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.
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