Basketball Game Preview: Baldwin Braves vs. West Laurens Raiders

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Baldwin is a perfect 10-0 against West Laurens since January of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Braves will host the Raiders at 7:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Baldwin's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while West Laurens has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.

On Tuesday, Baldwin was fully in charge, breezing past Aquinas 63-18. The Braves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Baldwin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jared Mundie, who went 5-for-8 on his way to 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Mundie is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Zion Grant was another key player, shooting 45% from the field en route to 14 points.

Baldwin was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. They are a perfect 10-0 when they've passed the ball that well.

Meanwhile, West Laurens suffered their closest loss since January 25, 2025 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Richmond Academy by a score of 44-42.

West Laurens' defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Baldwin, their victory bumped their record up to 11-2.

Everything came up roses for Baldwin against West Laurens in their previous matchup back in December of 2025, as the squad secured an 86-28 win. In that game, the Braves amassed a halftime lead of 61-18, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.

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