The John Marshall Rockets will face off against the Lakeville North Panthers at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. John Marshall knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 12 games -- so hopefully Lakeville North likes a good challenge.
Last Saturday, everything went John Marshall's way against Farmington as John Marshall made off with a 66-42 win. The Rockets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Lakeville North waltzed into their contest on Saturday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They enjoyed a cozy 80-61 victory over the Huskies. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 22nd, while the Huskies are ranked 112th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lakeville North pushed their record up to 19-9 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 82.0 points over those games. As for John Marshall, their victory bumped their record up to 26-5.
John Marshall was dealt a bruising 81-39 defeat at the hands of Lakeville North when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will John Marshall 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.
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