Basketball Game Preview: Erie-Prophetstown Panthers vs. Newman Central Catholic Comets

Erie-Prophetstown is 0-9 against Newman Central Catholic since December of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. The Erie-Prophetstown Panthers will square off against the Newman Central Catholic Comets at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Erie-Prophetstown is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 53-48 heartbreaker at the hands of Kewanee.

Meanwhile, Newman Central Catholic came up short against Lena-Winslow on Monday, falling 74-52. The Comets haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.

Erie-Prophetstown's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Newman Central Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-12.

Erie-Prophetstown came up short against Newman Central Catholic in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 65-53. Can Erie-Prophetstown avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.