The Blackford Bruins will face off against the Wapahani Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, Blackford blew past Muncie Burris, posting a 63-29 win. Given the Bruins' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 204th, while the Owls are ranked 441st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Wapahani walked away with it. They came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 50-40 on Tuesday. Winning may never get old, but the Raiders sure are getting used to it with their ninth in a row.
Wapahani's win came from a few key players Blackford will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Nate Luce, who posted 19 points. Another player making a difference was Camden Bell, who shot 67% from the field on his way to 15 points and five rebounds.
Wapahani was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eastbrook only three assists.
Blackford's victory bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Wapahani, their win bumped their record up to 23-1.
Blackford beat Wapahani 52-45 in their previous meeting back in March of 2021. Does Blackford have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wapahani turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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