The Burkburnett Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the Castleberry Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Burkburnett's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 13 games.
Last Tuesday, Burkburnett was fully in charge, breezing past Bridgeport 90-52. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Castleberry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 43-40 heartbreaker at the hands of Springtown. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Lions have suffered since December 5, 2024.
Burkburnett's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-6. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 89.0 points per game. As for Castleberry, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-16.
Everything came up roses for Burkburnett against Castleberry in their previous meeting on January 7th, as the team secured an 87-56 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Burkburnett since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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