Basketball Game Preview: Clarkson/Leigh Patriots vs. Lakeview Vikings

The Clarkson/Leigh Patriots and the Lakeview Vikings will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Clarkson/Leigh has given up an average of 61.7 points per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Clarkson/Leigh is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Saturday. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Howells-Dodge an easy 71-49 victory. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 137th, while the Jaguars are ranked 15th).

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lakeview, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They blew past David City, posting a 53-20 win. That 33 point margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.

The victory snapped Lakeview's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record. As for Clarkson/Leigh, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.

Things could have been worse for Clarkson/Leigh, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 53-38 loss to Lakeview in their previous meeting back in January. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.