Leo is 8-1 against the Barons since December of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Leo Lions will be playing at home against the DeKalb Barons at 7:30 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Leo's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 61-41 defeat at the hands of Bellmont. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Leo has scored all season.
Meanwhile, DeKalb came up short against the Vikings on Saturday and fell 56-44. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for DeKalb in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now lost nine in a row.
Leo has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season. As for DeKalb, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
Leo won a game that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in February of 2023, slipping by the Barons 44-43. Will Leo repeat their success, or do the Barons have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
