Basketball Game Preview: Lorain Titans vs. Warrensville Heights Tigers

Lorain is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Warrensville Heights is on a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Lorain Titans will host the Warrensville Heights Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both are out to turn their luck around after having lost tight contests in their previous games.

Last Tuesday, Lorain didn't have quite enough to beat Cleveland Central Catholic and fell 46-44. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 307th, while the Ironmen are ranked 140th).

Meanwhile, Warrensville Heights fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Archbishop Hoban on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Knights by a score of 58-56. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Lorain's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Warrensville Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.

Lorain came up short against Warrensville Heights when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 54-43. Will Lorain have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.