Basketball Game Preview: Erie-Prophetstown Panthers vs. Newman Central Catholic Comets

Erie-Prophetstown is on a three-game streak of home losses, Newman Central Catholic a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Erie-Prophetstown Panthers will welcome the Newman Central Catholic Comets at 7:00 p.m. Erie-Prophetstown will be strutting in after a win while Newman Central Catholic will be coming in after a defeat.

Having struggled with six losses in a row, Erie-Prophetstown turned things around against Hall on Friday. They snuck past the Red Devils with a 51-45 victory.

Meanwhile, Newman Central Catholic suffered their closest defeat since December 16, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Mendota by a score of 57-55.

Newman Central Catholic's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-13. As for Erie-Prophetstown, their win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-13.

Erie-Prophetstown might still be hurting after the 65-39 defeat they got from Newman Central Catholic when the teams last played on Wednesday. Will Erie-Prophetstown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.