Basketball Game Preview: Washougal Panthers vs. Kelso Hilanders

The Washougal Panthers will venture away from home to face off against the Kelso Hilanders at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses apiece.

Last Thursday, Washougal took a blow against Mark Morris, falling 68-39. The match marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, Kelso suffered their closest loss since January 5, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Mountain View by a score of 62-59. While losing is never fun, the Hilanders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 244th, while the Thunder are ranked 102nd).

Kelso's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Washougal, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.