Players to Watch: Bellevue West (10-2) @ Omaha Central (11-1)
Richard Oshlo
<p>Tuesday’s Game of the Day features a powerhouse matchup between the Bellevue West Thunderbirds and the Central Eagles.</p>
<p>For Bellevue West, the Thunderbirds are coming into today’s game on a four-game winning streak. Led by Junior <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/chucky-hepburn/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/chucky-hepburn/">Chucky Hepburn</a></a> (19.1 PPG) and Senior <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/louis-fidler/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/louis-fidler/">Louis Fidler</a></a> (16.7 PPG), Bellevue West will be looking to use their fast-break offense to beat Central down the stretch.</p>
<p>On the other side, the Eagles are coming in on a three-game winning streak. Led by Seniors <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/latrell-wrightsell-jr/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/latrell-wrightsell-jr/">Latrell Wrightsell Jr</a></a>. (20.8 PPG) and <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/max-polk/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/max-polk/">Max Polk</a></a> (13.1 PPG), Central will be using their size and experience to beat Bellevue West in the interior.</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong></p>
<p><u>#14 <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/frankie-fidler/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/frankie-fidler/">Frankie Fidler</a></a> (Jr.)</u></p>
<p>Coming off a 6/12 shooting night, Fidler led Bellevue West past Creighton Prep with 18 points. The Junior will be looking to continue his hot streak and help the Thunderbirds get past the Eagles.</p>
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<p><u>#3 <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/latrell-wrightsell-jr/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/latrell-wrightsell-jr/">Latrell Wrightsell Jr</a></a>.</u></p>
<p>For the Eagles, all eyes will be on Wrightsell Jr. who is coming off a 21-point night on 7/17 shooting. He will be looking to drive to the basket a lot against the Thunderbirds to pull out a win.</p>
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<p><em>Final Score Prediction: Omaha Central 63, Bellevue West 59</em></p>
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