East Central has won four straight games at home, while Booker T. Washington has won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The East Central Cardinals will welcome the Booker T. Washington Hornets at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, East Central humbled Nathan Hale with a 71-29 victory. Given the Cardinals' advantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma basketball rankings (they are ranked 52nd, while the Rangers are ranked 326th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Booker T. Washington took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 109-56 win over Shawnee.
East Central better keep an eye on Mason Matulis. He was instrumental in Booker T. Washington's win, going 8 of 10 on his way to 22 points and three steals. That's the most points Matulis has posted since back in December of 2024. Isaac Sanders was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 15 points and six boards.
Booker T. Washington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
East Central's victory bumped their record up to 13-4. As for Booker T. Washington, their win bumped their record up to 12-7.
East Central was taken down by Booker T. Washington 89-54 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will East Central 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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