Basketball Game Preview: Celina Bulldogs vs. Marion Local Flyers

Celina has won three straight games at home, while Marion Local has won three straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Celina Bulldogs will welcome the Marion Local Flyers at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Saturday, Celina beat Ansonia 46-35. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Bulldogs' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 509th, while the Tigers are ranked 239th).

Meanwhile, Marion Local was able to grind out a solid win over Fort Recovery on Saturday, taking the game 47-37.

Celina's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Marion Local, their win bumped their record up to 9-0.

Celina was dealt a bruising 51-17 defeat at the hands of Marion Local in their previous matchup back in January. Will Celina have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.