The Glenn Falcons will venture away from home to square off against the Wheeler Bearcats at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Glenn has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Wheeler will arrive with three straight wins.
Last Thursday, Glenn lost to South Central at home by a 54-40 margin.
Meanwhile, Wheeler hadn't done well against Lake Station Edison recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way last Friday. Wheeler enjoyed a cozy 67-51 victory over Lake Station Edison. The Bearcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Wheeler's win came from a few key players Glenn will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Marek Barton, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 boards. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in boards. Caleb Mclaughlin was another key player, going 5 of 10 on his way to 17 points.
Wheeler smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Glenn's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Wheeler, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
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