Basketball Game Preview: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks vs. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Royals

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn is 2-8 against Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union since January of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks will host the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Royals at 6:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Friday, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn came up short against Akron-Westfield and fell 62-51.

Meanwhile, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 47-43 to Gehlen Catholic. The Royals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-15.

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn strolled past Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 by a score of 64-48. Will Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn repeat their success, or does Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.