Basketball Game Preview: Queensbury Spartans vs. Bethlehem Central Eagles

By Team Reports Feb 7, 2024, 3:37am

Preview: Queensbury Spartans vs. Bethlehem Central Eagles

Queensbury is on a seven-game streak of home wins, while Bethlehem Central is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Queensbury Spartans will take on the Bethlehem Central Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

In what's become a running theme this season, Queensbury gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 48-28. With Queensbury ahead 32-12 at the half, the game was all but over already.

Dyllan Ray continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 17 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. She hasn't dropped below three steals for ten straight games. Another player making a difference was Shea Canavan, who scored 15 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.

Meanwhile, Bethlehem Central beat Saratoga Springs 59-51 on Tuesday. Given Bethlehem Central's advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 22nd, while Saratoga Springs is ranked 232nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Queensbury's win bumped their record up to 17-1. As for Bethlehem Central, their win bumped their record up to 11-6.

Queensbury took a serious blow against Bethlehem Central in their previous matchup back in December of 2022, falling 68-27. Will Queensbury 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.