Basketball Game Preview: Zanesville Blue Devils vs. John Glenn Little Muskies

Zanesville and John Glenn are an even 3-3 against one another since January of 2016, but not for long. The Zanesville Blue Devils will finish 2024 at home by hosting the John Glenn Little Muskies at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Zanesville is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.

Last Friday, Zanesville came up short against Licking Heights and fell 53-41. That's two games in a row now that the Blue Devils have lost by exactly 12 points.

Zanesville's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Ayawna Gladden, who went 6 for 12 on her way to 12 points and eight rebounds, and Kamy Morgan, who posted ten points. Gladden has been hot recently, having posted eight or more boards the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Norman, who put up seven points.

Even though they lost, Zanesville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, John Glenn made easy work of Philo on Saturday and carried off a 48-25 win. The Little Muskies have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 23 points or more this season.

Zanesville's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for John Glenn, they now have a winning record of 5-4.

Zanesville was taken down by John Glenn 56-14 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Zanesville was down 38-7.