Basketball Game Preview: Lakeville North Panthers vs. Rosemount Irish

The Lakeville North Panthers will head out to challenge the Rosemount Irish at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Lakeville North was handed a heart-breaking two-point defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Apple Valley on Tuesday. Lakeville North blew past Apple Valley 75-33. That looming 75-33 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.

Meanwhile, Rosemount beat Lakeville South 57-50 on Friday.

The victory got Rosemount back to even at 12-12. As for Lakeville North, they now have a winning record of 12-11.

Lakeville North barely slipped by Rosemount in their previous meeting back in January, winning 72-71. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lakeville North since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.