Mitchell is 1-9 against O'Gorman since February of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Mitchell Kernels will look to defend their home court against the O'Gorman Knights at 6:00 p.m.
Mitchell is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Dakota's top teams: Brandon Valley, who was ranked sixth at the time (Mitchell was ranked 20th). Mitchell came up short against Brandon Valley on Tuesday, falling 60-34. The Kernels' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, O'Gorman put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 63-36 victory over Huron. The Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 contests by 21 points or more this season.
O'Gorman's win was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 29.5 points. As for Mitchell, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-6.
Things could have been worse for Mitchell, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 51-35 loss to O'Gorman in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Mitchell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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