Basketball Game Preview: Francis Scott Key Eagles vs. Catoctin Cougars

The Francis Scott Key Eagles will wrap up 2024 with a road trip to face off against the Catoctin Cougars at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Francis Scott Key will be strutting in after a win while Catoctin will be coming in after a loss.

Francis Scott Key took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They snuck past Hereford with a 46-41 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Catoctin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 75-47 loss at the hands of Middletown.

Catoctin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Francis Scott Key, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.

Francis Scott Key strolled past Catoctin in their previous matchup back in February by a score of 59-45. Does Francis Scott Key have another victory up their sleeve, or will Catoctin turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.