Preview: Roger Bacon Spartans vs. Summit Country Day Silver Knights
Roger Bacon is on a three-game streak of home losses, Summit Country Day a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Roger Bacon Spartans will take on the Summit Country Day Silver Knights at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Monday, Roger Bacon came up short against Newport Central Catholic and fell 55-42. While losing is never fun, Roger Bacon can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 391st in Ohio, while Newport Central Catholic is ranked 54th in Kentucky).
Roger Bacon's defeat came about despite a quality game from Morgan Rohling, who scored 22 points along with five rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Rohling has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Leah Fulton, who scored seven points along with nine rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Summit Country Day was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 49-43 to Norwood.
Roger Bacon's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-9. As for Summit Country Day, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Roger Bacon came up short against Summit Country Day in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, falling 38-30. Will Roger Bacon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
