The Eisenhower Tigers are taking a road trip to square off against the Salina Central Mustangs at 7:30 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 game.
Last Tuesday, Eisenhower came up short against Newton and fell 48-41. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite their loss, Eisenhower saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Pierce Blue, who posted 12 points and five boards, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Cohen Ho, who earned 11 points.
Meanwhile, Salina Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 50-49 heartbreaker at the hands of Arkansas City.
Eisenhower's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Salina Central, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Eisenhower didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Salina Central when the teams last played back in February of 2024, but they still walked away with a 59-53 win. Will Eisenhower repeat their success, or does Salina Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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