After both having extra time off, the Coalgate Wildcats and the Antlers Bearcats will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Two weeks ago, Coalgate was beaten by Caddo 50-13. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma basketball rankings (they are ranked 304th, while the Bruins are ranked 21st).
Meanwhile, Antlers was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-45 heartbreaker at the hands of Battiest.
Coalgate has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. As for Antlers, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Coalgate was able to grind out a solid victory over Antlers in their previous matchup two weeks ago, winning 44-37. The rematch might be a little tougher for Coalgate 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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