Basketball Game Preview: The Noble Academy Griffins vs. Pritzker Jaguars

The Noble Academy is 0-4 against Pritzker since January of 2017 but things could change on Monday. The Noble Academy Griffins are taking a road trip to face off against the Pritzker Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

The Noble Academy is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They took a 42-27 bruising from Comer. While losing is never fun, the Griffins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 687th, while the Catamounts are ranked 343rd).

Meanwhile, Pritzker came up short against ITW David Speer Academy on Thursday and fell 47-39. The Jaguars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

The Noble Academy will have to contain Kalyne Rodriguez as she made an impact in Pritzker's last game. She dropped a double-double on 16 points and 21 boards. Rodriguez is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. Dailiany Azonca was another key player, putting up 13 points.

Even though they lost, Pritzker smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in nine consecutive contests.

Pritzker's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for The Noble Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.

The Noble Academy lost to Pritzker on the road by a decisive 37-22 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can The Noble Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.