Sparta hasn't had much luck against Chester recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Sparta Bulldogs will look to defend their home court against the Chester Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m.
Sparta is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They had to suffer through a 66-26 loss at the hands of Okawville. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-14.
Despite the loss, Sparta saw an underclassman step up: freshman Sierra Starr went 6-for-11 to rack up 13 points and six boards.
Meanwhile, Chester entered their tilt with Trico on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pioneers, sneaking past 37-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Yellowjackets have posted since January 16, 2024.
Chester's win came from a few key players Sparta will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Lillian Diskey, who posted eight points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylie Conley, who earned ten points and five boards.
Chester smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Chester's win bumped their record up to 12-16. As for Sparta, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-15.
Sparta ended up a good deal behind Chester in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, losing 59-42. Will Sparta have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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