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Prep boys and girls basketball primer
SPRINGFIELD — Here’s everything you need to know about the prep boys and girls basketball games taking place this weekend:
Three boys games to watch
Lakota East at Springfield, Friday, 8 p.m. The Wildcats are making their first-ever appearance at the new Springfield High. If you’re planning on going, you better get there early. The place will be packed to get a good look at the new squad.
Kenton Ridge at Catholic Central, Friday, 7:30 p.m. The tallest player for both teams is 6-5 KR senior Adam Burns. Otherwise, the Irish and Cougars will play a bunch of guards. Expect a tough effort from both teams.
Shawnee at Butler, Saturday, 8 p.m. The Braves return just two starters, but have a bunch of talented underclassmen. A tough D-I squad like Butler will be a good season-opening test for Shawnee.
Three girls games to watch
West Liberty-Salem at Graham, Saturday, 8 p.m. Two Champaign County rivals meet in non-conference action. The Tigers have a small squad of just 12 players, but they’ve still got plenty of talent.
Northwestern at Miami East, 1:30 The Warriors are already off to a great start. Last year, they lost 15 straight games, but beat Greeneview in their season-opener. The Vikings are experienced, but the Warriors will look to give them a great game.
Northeastern at Southeastern, 7:30 The Jets have never beat Southeastern in an OHC game. They’ll look to get their first win against the Trojans after winning three-straight to start the season.
Key stat: 7. The Southeastern boys return seven letter-winners from last season. They face a West Jefferson squad who is still reeling from a regional final football loss to Marion Local. The Roughriders should be ripe for the taking.
Key player: Nate Bratka, WLS. The Tigers 6-6 post player is just one of two returners for WLS this season. He’ll have to play strong underneath against an always tough Bellefontaine squad.
Weekend schedule
Friday, Dec. 5
BOYS BASKETBALL
Fairbanks at Triad, 7:30; Kenton Ridge at Catholic Central, 7:30; Urbana at Northeastern, 7:30; West Jefferson at Southeastern, 7:30; Yellow Springs at Emmanuel Christian, 7:30; Bellefontaine at West Liberty-Salem, 8; Greeneview at Northwestern, 8; Lakota East at Springfield, 8; Mechanicsburg at Riverside, 8; Troy at Tecumseh, 8
Saturday, Dec. 6
BOYS BASKETBALL
Shawnee at Butler, 7:30; Springfield at Hamilton, 7:30; Xenia Christian at Cedarville, 7:30; London at Urbana, 8; Miami East at Northwestern, 8
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Cedarville at Mechanicsburg, 1:30; Northwestern at Miami East, 1:30; Catholic Central at Greeneview, 7:30; Northeastern at Southeastern, 7:30; West Liberty-Salem at Graham, 8
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