Basketball Game Preview: Brookland-Cayce Bearcats vs. Silver Bluff Bulldogs

The Brookland-Cayce Bearcats just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Silver Bluff Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Brookland-Cayce took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 50-19 win over Batesburg-Leesville. The Bearcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 21 points or more this season.

Kamryn Etheredge and Maci Cobb were among the main playmakers for Brookland-Cayce as the former posted 17 points along with six boards and six steals and the latter earned eight points in addition to six rebounds and six steals. Etheredge has been hot, having posted three or more steals the last six times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Dalacia Rouse, who had eight points.

Brookland-Cayce smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Silver Bluff won against Strom Thurmond on Tuesday with 46 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Wednesday. Silver Bluff took down Horse Creek Academy 46-30. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.

Silver Bluff's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Brookland-Cayce, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.

Brookland-Cayce was taken down by Silver Bluff 46-12 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Thankfully for Brookland-Cayce, Krystal Johnson (who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 19 boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.