The Jackson Timberwolves will square off against the Lake Stevens Vikings at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Jackson took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 56-54 win over Arlington.
While Lake Stevens didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against Mariner by a score of 61-54 on Wednesday. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 94th, while the Marauders are ranked 324th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jackson is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points over those games. As for Lake Stevens, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Jackson couldn't quite finish off Lake Stevens when the teams last played back in February of 2025 and fell 58-56. Will the Timberwolves 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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