Basketball Game Preview: Upper Arlington Golden Bears vs. St. Francis DeSales Stallions

The Upper Arlington Golden Bears will wrap up 2024 with a road trip to face off against the St. Francis DeSales Stallions at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Upper Arlington took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Sunday. They walked away with a 65-56 victory over Sandusky. The Golden Bears' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, St. Francis DeSales put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. The stars were shining brightly for them in a 53-38 win over Chaminade Julienne Catholic. Given the Stallions' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Eagles are ranked 213th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

St. Francis DeSales' victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.6 points per game. As for Upper Arlington, they now have a winning record of 3-2.