Basketball Game Preview: Madison County Cowboys vs. Leon Lions

The Madison County Cowboys will challenge the Leon Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Leon is facing Madison County at the wrong time: Madison County suffered their first home loss of the season on Saturday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 46-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trojans.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Leon took on Columbia on Saturday. Leon was dealt a 53-26 defeat at the hands of Columbia. The loss continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost three in a row.

Leon's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Madison County, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-6.

Madison County might still be hurting after the 63-43 defeat they got from Leon when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Madison County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.