Basketball Game Preview: Bowne Wildcats vs. Francis Lewis Patriots

The Bowne Wildcats will head out to square off against the Francis Lewis Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Bowne turned things around against Van Buren on Tuesday. They pulled ahead with a 45-44 photo finish over the Vee Bees.

Meanwhile, Francis Lewis posted their closest win since December 12, 2024 on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Queens Teaching, sneaking past 43-40.

Bowne's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-8. As for Francis Lewis, they now have a winning record of 7-6.

Bowne couldn't quite finish off Francis Lewis when the teams last played back in December of 2024 and fell 54-52. Can Bowne avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.