Basketball Game Preview: McAuley Catholic Warriors vs. Verona Wildcats

McAuley Catholic is on a nine-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Verona a 12-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The McAuley Catholic Warriors will welcome the Verona Wildcats at 8:00 p.m.

McAuley Catholic is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Sheldon on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. McAuley Catholic lost 46-26 to Sheldon. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 502nd, while the Panthers are ranked 244th).

Meanwhile, Verona had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against School of the Ozarks by a score of 60-48 on Monday.

McAuley Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Verona, their victory bumped their record up to 4-8.

McAuley Catholic came up short against Verona in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 56-43. Will McAuley Catholic 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.