Basketball Game Preview: Seton Catholic Central Saints vs. New Hartford Spartans

By Team Reports Dec 22, 2023, 2:34am

Preview: Seton Catholic Central Saints vs. New Hartford Spartans

The Seton Catholic Central Saints will be home for the holidays to greet the New Hartford Spartans at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Tuesday, the stars were shining brightly for Seton Catholic Central in a 60-42 victory over Owego Free Academy.

Seton Catholic Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Johnny Hopf led the charge by scoring 24 points along with seven rebounds. The contest was Hopf's third in a row with at least ten points. Allan Eagles was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with six rebounds and three steals.

Meanwhile, New Hartford had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 48-34 win over Whitesboro on Tuesday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win New Hartford has managed all season.

Seton Catholic Central's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for New Hartford, their win bumped their record up to 1-4.

Seton Catholic Central came up short against New Hartford in their previous meeting back in January, falling 65-52. Will Seton Catholic Central 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.