Basketball Game Preview: Liberty Common Eagles vs. Weld Central Rebels

The Liberty Common Eagles will challenge the Weld Central Rebels at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Liberty Common came up short against Platte Valley on Tuesday, falling 63-39. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Broncos: they've now lost nine in a row.

Meanwhile, Weld Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-43 heartbreaker at the hands of Platte Valley.

Liberty Common's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Weld Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-16.