Basketball Game Preview: Leonard Tigers vs. Howe Bulldogs

The Leonard Tigers will head out to face off against the Howe Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Leonard is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.

Last Tuesday, Leonard didn't have quite enough to beat Gunter and fell 41-39. The match marked Leonard's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, Howe earned a 43-33 win over Blue Ridge on Tuesday.

Howe's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 8-8. As for Leonard, their loss dropped their record down to 15-8.

Leonard beat Howe 57-46 when the teams last played back in February of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Leonard since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.