Whitley County and the Yellowjackets are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2019, but not for long. The Whitley County Colonels will be playing in front of their home fans against the Williamsburg Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Whitley County beat the Cardinals 53-45. The victory was all the more spectacular given Whitley County's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 99th, while the Cardinals are ranked 31st).
Williamsburg can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 75-52 margin over Cumberland Christian Home Educators. The victory was just what Williamsburg needed coming off of a 75-46 loss in their prior matchup.
Whitley County's win bumped their record up to 16-6. As for Williamsburg, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.
Whitley County and the Yellowjackets were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in January, but the Colonels came up empty-handed after a 61-60 defeat. Will Whitley County 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.