Basketball Game Preview: Downers Grove South Mustangs vs. Palatine Pirates

The Downers Grove South Mustangs will take on the Palatine Pirates in a tournament on Thursday. One thing working in Downers Grove South's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four games.

It looked like the Kentucky Derby when Downers Grove South took on Kenwood last Saturday. The match between Downers Grove South and Kenwood didn't end well, with Downers Grove South falling 73-59. The Mustangs' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Meanwhile, Palatine entered their tilt with Hoffman Estates on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by a 60-38 margin over the Hawks. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 20 points or more this season.

Palatine's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-4. As for Downers Grove South, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.

Downers Grove South and Palatine were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in December of 2014, but Downers Grove South came up empty-handed after a 55-54 loss. Can Downers Grove South avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.