The Leo Lions will head out to challenge the Harlan Falcons 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.
Leo is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They enjoyed a cozy 57-41 win over Chicago University. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Maroons recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, Harlan entered their tilt with Woodlawn on Wednesday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 62-52 win over Woodlawn.
Harlan's win came from a few key players Leo will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jameel Patterson, who posted 15 points. Derion Pope was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Harlan's victory bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Leo, their win bumped their record up to 21-11.
Everything came up roses for Leo against Harlan when the teams last played back in February of 2022, as the team secured an 87-42 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Harlan's RaeQuan Walker, who earned 21 points. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Leo to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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