The Loogootee Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bloomfield Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.
After soaring to a 47-point win in their last game, Loogootee came back down to earth last Friday. They fell just short of Barr-Reeve by a score of 43-41. It was the first time this season that Loogootee let down their fans at home.
Meanwhile, Bloomfield's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They fell just short of South Knox by a score of 49-47. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Bloomfield has suffered yet this season.
Loogootee's defeat ended a 14-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-5. As for Bloomfield, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 8-6.
Loogootee lost to Bloomfield at home by a decisive 53-39 margin when the teams last played back in January of 2023. Will Loogootee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.