Basketball Game Preview: Wickliffe Blue Devils vs. Rootstown Rovers

Wickliffe is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Friday. They will challenge the Rootstown Rovers at 6:45 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Rootstown will face off against a team with plenty of momentum: Wickliffe extended their winning streak to five on Wednesday. The Blue Devils claimed a resounding 63-31 win over Horizon Science Academy. The Blue Devils have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Rootstown blew past Lake Center Christian, posting a 78-42 victory. The win continues a trend for the Rovers in their matchups with the Tiger: they've now won four in a row.

Wickliffe's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Rootstown, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.