Basketball Game Preview: Huntington North Vikings vs. Leo Lions

Huntington North is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Friday. They are taking a road trip to challenge the Leo Lions at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Huntington North is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Warsaw: they outscored them in every quarter. The Vikings walked away with a 60-51 victory over the Tigers two weeks ago. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Vikings.

Huntington North's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Titus Schultz, who shot 60% from the field to rack up 26 points. Another player making a difference was Dalton Husband, who almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine boards.

Meanwhile, Leo earned a 47-39 win over Fort Wayne Northrop on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Bruins: they've now won four in a row.

Huntington North's record is now 2-0. As for Leo, their record now sits at 2-3.

Huntington North beat Leo 68-59 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.