Basketball Game Preview: Olathe South Falcons vs. Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars

Olathe South has won six straight games at home, while Shawnee Mission Northwest has won six straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Olathe South Falcons will welcome the Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars. Olathe South knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight matchups -- so hopefully Shawnee Mission Northwest likes a good challenge.

Last Tuesday, everything went Olathe South's way against Shawnee Mission South as Olathe South made off with a 57-32 victory. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Shawnee Mission Northwest humbled Lawrence Free State with a 54-12 victory. Given the Cougars' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 86th in Kansas, while the Firebirds are ranked 283rd in Kansas), the result on Tuesday wasn't entirely unexpected.

Shawnee Mission Northwest has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.2 points over those games. Olathe South's win bumped their record up to 14-3.

Olathe South came up short against Shawnee Mission Northwest in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 48-40. Will Olathe South have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.