Basketball Game Preview: Hancock Central Bulldogs vs. Johnson County Trojans

Hancock Central hasn't had much luck against Johnson County recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hancock Central Bulldogs will take on the Johnson County Trojans at 6:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Hancock Central sitting on five straight wins and Johnson County on six.

Last Thursday, Hancock Central didn't have too much trouble with Glascock County as they won 53-35.

Hancock Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sonovia Reynolds led the charge by going 5 for 7 on her way to 12 points. Reynolds is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Neela Lamar was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Hancock Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in four consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Johnson County strolled past Glascock County with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 61-43.

Hancock Central better keep an eye on Ziyah Lewis. She was instrumental in Johnson County's win, posting 23 points. The team also got some help courtesy of TyRhianna Brown, who posted 15 points.

The victory got Hancock Central back to even at 6-6. As for Johnson County, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3.

Hancock Central suffered a grim 68-43 defeat to Johnson County in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Hancock Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.