Basketball Game Preview: Lawrence Lions vs. Mill Valley Jaguars

A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Lawrence Lions challenge the Mill Valley Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday... Lawrence is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.

Last Tuesday, Lawrence lost to Olathe East at home by a 63-45 margin. The contest marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Mill Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. Everything went their way against Shawnee Mission North on Tuesday as Mill Valley made off with a 78-52 victory. The Jaguars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 26 points or more this season.

Mill Valley's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Lawrence, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.

Lawrence ended up a good deal behind Mill Valley when the teams last played back in January of 2024, losing 53-39. Will Lawrence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.