The Somonauk/Leland Bobcats will be home for the holidays to greet the Marquette Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Somonauk/Leland is coming into the match on a six-game losing streak.
Last Monday, Somonauk/Leland might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Parkview Christian Academy an easy 71-50 win. While losing is never fun, Somonauk/Leland can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 661st, while Parkview Christian Academy is ranked 111th).
Meanwhile, Marquette scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past Roanoke-Benson 73-47. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Marquette has managed all season.
Somonauk/Leland's loss was their fifth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 1-12. As for Marquette, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Things could have been worse for Somonauk/Leland, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 40-22 loss to Marquette in their previous meeting back in December of 2021. Will Somonauk/Leland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
