Basketball Game Preview: Tumwater Thunderbirds vs. Kelso Hilanders

The Tumwater Thunderbirds will square off against the Kelso Hilanders at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Tumwater is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.

On Monday, Tumwater came up short against Enumclaw and fell 58-46. While losing is never fun, the Thunderbirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 226th, while the Hornets are ranked 61st).

Meanwhile, Kelso also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Montesano by a score of 53-44. The Hilanders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Tumwater's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Kelso, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.

Tumwater came up short against Kelso in their previous meeting back in January, falling 41-30. Will Tumwater 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.