Basketball Game Preview: Westby Norsemen vs. Royall Panthers

Westby and Royall are an even 3-3 against one another since February of 2015, but not for long. The Westby Norsemen will welcome the Royall Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.

Last Friday, Westby ended up a good deal behind Black River Falls and lost 65-48. The Norsemen have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Royall put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Bangor with a sharp 71-46 victory. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while the Cardinals are ranked 391st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Westby's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Royall, their win was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-0.

Westby ended up a good deal behind Royall in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, losing 59-40. Will Westby 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.