Preview: Langford Lions vs. Northwestern Area Wildcats
Langford is on a nine-game streak of home losses, Northwestern Area a six-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Langford Lions will take on the Northwestern Area Wildcats at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Langford suffered their biggest defeat since December 16, 2023 on Saturday. They took a serious blow against North Central, falling 45-13. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Langford has scored all season.
They got a good chunk of their points from the dynamic duo of
Rennan Bruns and
Jake Samson, who each put up five points.
Kalen Godel held things down on the boards with seven rebounds. He took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with three assists.
Meanwhile, Northwestern Area's 17-6 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. They suffered a tough 70-49 loss at the hands of Faulkton on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Northwestern Area has suffered against Faulkton since January 26, 2016.
Langford's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Northwestern Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
Langford was dealt a bruising 78-38 defeat at the hands of Northwestern Area in their previous matchup back in February of 2023. Will Langford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
