The Sparta Spartans will look to defend their home court  on Friday against the La Crosse Logan Rangers at 7:15  p.m. Given that  both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this  matchup.
 Sparta suffered their biggest  loss since December 8, 2023 on Tuesday. They ended up on the wrong side of a  tough 50-28 walloping at the hands of Holmen. Sparta has not had much luck with Holmen recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
 Despite the  defeat, Sparta had strong showings from  Elexa Jones, who  scored 16 points along with five  steals, and  Corin Milne, who  scored eight points along with six  rebounds and three  steals. Jones hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games.
 Meanwhile, La Crosse Logan was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap  on Tuesday as they fell  47-43 to Chippewa Falls.
 Sparta's loss was  their eighth straight on the road, which  dropped their record down to 6-13. As for La Crosse Logan, they have  been struggling recently, as they've  lost nine of their last 11 contests,  which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
 Sparta came up short against La Crosse Logan in their previous matchup  back in December of 2023, falling  60-53. Will Sparta 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.