The Harlem Huskies and the Belvidere North Blue Thunder will face off at 7:15 p.m. on January 22nd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Belvidere North took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Harlem, who comes in off a win.
Harlem posted their closest win yet this season on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Belvidere and snuck past 40-38. The win was a breath of fresh air for Harlem as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Belvidere North suffered their biggest defeat since November 28, 2023 on Friday. They took a serious blow against Boylan Catholic, falling 53-22. Belvidere North has struggled against Boylan Catholic recently, as their contest on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Harlem's victory bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Belvidere North, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost 12 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.
Harlem beat Belvidere North 48-40 in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Harlem since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
