Basketball Game Preview: Linganore Lancers vs. Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots

The Linganore Lancers will square off against the Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Linganore will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.

On Wednesday, Linganore sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 49-47 win over Tuscarora.

Linganore's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dylan Hodgson, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten boards. The contest was Hodgson's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Brandon Donaldson was another key player, going 5 for 12 en route to 14 points and three steals.

Linganore smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, Governor Thomas Johnson was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 48-44 to Urbana. The defeat continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now lost three in a row.

Linganore has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a massive bump to their 11-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.9 points per game. As for Governor Thomas Johnson, their loss dropped their record down to 9-7.

Linganore ended up a good deal behind Governor Thomas Johnson in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, losing 75-57. Will Linganore 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.