The Slocum Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Centerville Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Centerville took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Slocum, who comes in off a win.
Last Tuesday, Slocum's game was all tied up 19-19 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top against Neches by a score of 55-43.
Meanwhile, Centerville's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their 12th straight defeat. They lost to Apple Springs on the road by a decisive 59-43 margin.
Slocum's victory bumped their record up to 10-19. As for Centerville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 15 of their last 17 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-21 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Slocum against Centerville in their previous matchup back in January as the team secured a 88-38 win. With Slocum ahead 39-15 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
