Basketball Preview: Spring Grove Lions vs. Lyle/Pacelli Athletics
Spring Grove and the Athletics are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2016, but not for long. The two teams will face off at 7:15 p.m. on February 6th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Spring Grove is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
Last Friday, Spring Grove was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 50-44 to the Kee Hawks.
Meanwhile, Lyle/Pacelli's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight defeat. They had to suffer through a rough 49-21 loss at the hands of Schaeffer Academy.
Spring Grove's loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-3. As for Lyle/Pacelli, their loss dropped their record down to 1-20.
Everything came up roses for Spring Grove against the Athletics in their previous matchup back in January as the squad secured a 64-18 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Spring Grove since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
