Basketball Game Preview: Field Falcons vs. Streetsboro Rockets

Field hasn't had much luck against Streetsboro recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Field Falcons will be home for the holidays to greet the Streetsboro Rockets at 7:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, Field lost to Cloverleaf at home by a 70-52 margin. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Streetsboro put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 63-34 victory over Ravenna. The Rockets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 22 points or more this season.

Field better keep an eye on Charles Ivory. He was instrumental in Streetsboro's win, almost dropping a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Jackson Gula, who posted six points in addition to eight boards and three steals.

Streetsboro smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Streetsboro's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points per game. As for Field, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.

Field came up short against Streetsboro when the teams last played back in January, falling 53-40. Will Field have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.