The Cross County Thunderbirds will square off against the East Poinsett County Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Cross County: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home, while East Poinsett County has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
Last Monday, Cross County came up short against Buffalo Island Central and fell 51-44. The match marked the Thunderbirds' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, East Poinsett County beat Lee 57-53 on Monday.
Cross County better keep an eye on Jacob Gaines. He was instrumental in East Poinsett County's win, dropping a double-double on 23 points and 14 boards. Another player making a difference was Eli Blagg, who posted five points in addition to seven boards and five assists.
East Poinsett County is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Cross County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Cross County lost to East Poinsett County at home by a decisive 74-58 margin in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Cross County 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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