Basketball Game Preview: Kennedy Memorial Mustangs vs. Highland Park Owls

The Kennedy Memorial Mustangs will challenge the Highland Park Owls at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Kennedy Memorial is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 60 points on Monday, they were much more limited against Metuchen on Wednesday. They had to suffer through a 66-16 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs. The matchup marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Highland Park faced off against Monroe Township on Wednesday. Highland Park was beaten by Monroe Township 66-34.

Kennedy Memorial dropped their record down to 3-5 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Highland Park, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.

Kennedy Memorial came up short against Highland Park in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, falling 39-33. Will Kennedy Memorial 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.