Basketball Game Preview: Gainesville Red Elephants vs. East Hall Vikings

The Gainesville Red Elephants and the East Hall Vikings will face off at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

On Friday, Gainesville made easy work of Seckinger and carried off a 56-31 victory. The Red Elephants have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 23 points or more this season.

Gainesville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayla Mintz led the charge by putting up 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Shailyn Jones, who posted 11 points.

Meanwhile, East Hall took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 78-22 win over West Hall. That looming 78-22 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Vikings yet this season.

East Hall's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-8. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.0 points per game. As for Gainesville, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-6.

Gainesville came up short against East Hall when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 78-69. Will Gainesville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.