Basketball Game Preview: Southington Blue Knights vs. Northwest Catholic Lions

Southington has won 13 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Northwest Catholic has won 13 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. The Southington Blue Knights will welcome the Northwest Catholic Lions at 3:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Southington is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Connecticut's top teams: Berlin, who was ranked 15th at the time (Southington was ranked third). Southington walked away with a 60-48 victory over Berlin on Thursday.

Southington's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isabella Leggett, who went 7-for-12 on her way to 19 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Lily Cooper, who went 6-for-11 to rack up 16 points and seven assists.

Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Northwest Catholic over Newington in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Northwest Catholic put the hurt on Newington with a sharp 66-41 win. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matches by 20 points or more this season.

Southington's victory bumped their record up to 21-1. As for Northwest Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 18-1.

Southington came up short against Northwest Catholic in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 55-44. Will Southington have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.