The McClain Tigers will take on the Washington Blue Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. McClain has given up an average of 54.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
McClain is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Tuesday. They were beaten by Chillicothe 61-27. The game marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Washington was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 55-51 to Jackson. The defeat continues a trend for the Blue Lions in their meetings with the Ironman/Ironladies: they've now lost four in a row.
McClain will need to focus on slowing down Noah Haithcock, one of several Washington players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 17 points and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryson Heath, who had 12 points in addition to five boards and four steals.
Washington's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for McClain, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
McClain might still be hurting after the 59-35 loss they got from Washington when the teams last played back in December of 2025. Will the Tigers 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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