Leon hasn't had much luck against Raines recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Leon fought the good fight in their overtime match against Mosley last Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 51-50 to the Dolphins. The Lions just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Raines' good fortune finally ran out last Friday. They took a 42-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of Menendez.
Leon will need focus on slowing down Tiffani Thomas, one of several Raines players who made an impact when they last played. She posted 11 points and eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Orianna Freeman, who had nine points.
Raines' loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Leon, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Leon lost to Raines at home by a decisive 49-31 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Leon 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.
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