Basketball Game Preview: Dublin Jerome Celtics vs. Olentangy Liberty Patriots

Dublin Jerome is 0-7 against Olentangy Liberty since January of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Dublin Jerome Celtics will host the Olentangy Liberty Patriots at 7:30 p.m. Dublin Jerome will be strutting in after a win while Olentangy Liberty will be coming in after a defeat.

Last Friday, Dublin Jerome earned a 36-26 victory over Thomas Worthington. Given the Celtics' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 38th, while the CARDINALS are ranked 387th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Olentangy Liberty's good fortune finally ran out on Sunday. They were outmatched by Varsity Opponent and fell 61-31. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Patriots have suffered since December 13, 2024.

Olentangy Liberty's defeat dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Dublin Jerome, they pushed their record up to 11-2 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road.

Dublin Jerome ended up a good deal behind Olentangy Liberty when the teams last played back in January of 2024, losing 39-24. Will Dublin Jerome 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.