Basketball Game Preview: Logan-Magnolia Panthers vs. St. Albert Falcons

Logan-Magnolia is 1-6 against St. Albert since November of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Logan-Magnolia Panthers will host the St. Albert Falcons. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.

Logan-Magnolia is headed into the game having just posted their biggest victory since December 12, 2024 on Monday. They took their contest with ease, bagging an 80-43 win over Heartland Christian. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 147th, while Heartland Christian are ranked 347th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, St. Albert humbled Boyer Valley with a 76-49 victory. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Logan-Magnolia's victory bumped their record up to 13-9. As for St. Albert, their win bumped their record up to 14-9.

Logan-Magnolia might still be hurting after the 82-57 loss they got from St. Albert in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Will Logan-Magnolia 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.