The Johnson County Central Thunderbirds will square off against the Southern Raiders at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Johnson County Central beat Wilber-Clatonia 56-51.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Southern ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past Wilber-Clatonia 54-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Raiders have posted since February 9, 2024.
Johnson County Central pushed their record up to 8-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.5 points per game. As for Southern, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.
Johnson County Central barely slipped by Southern when the teams last played back in December of 2024, winning 51-50. The rematch might be a little tougher for Johnson County Central since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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