Basketball Game Preview: Science Leadership Academy vs. Swenson Arts & Tech Lion

Science Leadership Academy and Swenson Arts & Tech are an even 3-3 against one another since January of 2018, but not for long. Science Leadership Academy will challenge the Swenson Arts & Tech Lion at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.

Science Leadership Academy is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 53-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Swenson Arts & Tech, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Philadelphia Military Academy on Wednesday, sneaking past 39-37. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lion have posted since January 30, 2024.

Science Leadership Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Swenson Arts & Tech, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.

Science Leadership Academy ended up a good deal behind Swenson Arts & Tech when the teams last played back in January of 2024, losing 50-34. Can Science Leadership Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.