Basketball Game Preview: Ansley/Litchfield Spartans vs. Amherst Broncos

Ansley/Litchfield is on a 14-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Amherst is on a eight-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Ansley/Litchfield Spartans will square off against the Amherst Broncos at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

On Tuesday, Ansley/Litchfield took a blow against Fullerton, falling 65-37.

Meanwhile, Amherst was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 49-43 to Wood River. While the Broncos didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 13-6 in the first quarter.

Amherst has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-3 record this season. As for Ansley/Litchfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.

Ansley/Litchfield came up short against Amherst in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 48-38. Will Ansley/Litchfield have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.