Basketball Game Preview: Glenbrook North Spartans vs. Palatine Pirates

The Glenbrook North Spartans will take on the Palatine Pirates at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Glenbrook North is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since December 19, 2024 on Friday. They came up short against Maine South, falling 50-29. The matchup marked the Spartans' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Palatine, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They took their contest on Thursday with ease, bagging a 50-22 win over Schaumburg. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 24 points or more this season.

Palatine's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 14-13. As for Glenbrook North, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-6 record this season.

Glenbrook North strolled past Palatine in their previous matchup back in January of 2024 by a score of 58-44. Does Glenbrook North have another victory up their sleeve, or will Palatine turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.