Basketball Game Preview: Chesapeake Cougars vs. Annapolis Panthers

Chesapeake is on a 14-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Annapolis a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Chesapeake Cougars duke it out with the Annapolis Panthers at 6:45 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with 27 losses in a row dating back to last season, Chesapeake turned things around against Chesapeake Science Point on Tuesday. They secured a 52-46 W over Chesapeake Science Point.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Annapolis). They blew past Arundel 83-58 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Panthers have posted against the Wildcats since January 17, 2020.

Annapolis' victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Chesapeake, their win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9.

Chesapeake lost to Annapolis at home by a decisive 81-63 margin when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will Chesapeake 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.