Basketball Game Preview: Jeannette Jayhawks vs. Union Knights/Damsels

The Jeannette Jayhawks will challenge the Union Knights/Damsels on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a five-game winning streak alive.

Jeannette is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They blew past Sewickley Academy 45-25. The Jayhawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 18 games by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Union beat Neshannock 60-56 on Monday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Knights/Damsels' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 429th, while the Lancers are ranked 61st).

Jeannette's victory bumped their record up to 22-2. As for Union, they now have a winning record of 13-12.