Decatur is on a three-game streak of home losses, Kennedy Catholic a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Decatur Golden Gators will take on the Kennedy Catholic Lancers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Decatur suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Tuesday. They were outmatched by Federal Way at home and fell 80-44. Decatur was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-19.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Dominique Degrate, who scored ten points along with six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Joshua Carter, who scored nine points.
Meanwhile, Kennedy Catholic pushed their score all the way to 65 on Saturday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 75-65 hit to the loss column at the hands of Federal Way.
Decatur has not been sharp recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season. As for Kennedy Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
Decatur was dealt a bruising 72-42 loss at the hands of Kennedy Catholic in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Decatur 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.