Basketball Game Preview: Telstar Rebels vs. Richmond Bobcats

Telstar is 0-3 against Richmond since January of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Telstar Rebels will be playing in front of their home fans against the Richmond Bobcats at 5:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Telstar is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game last Monday. They were beaten by Valley 75-12. While losing is never fun, the Rebels can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 108th, while the Cavaliers are ranked ninth).

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Richmond's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They took a blow against Winthrop, falling 43-15. The contest marked the Bobcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Telstar's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Richmond, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-6.

Telstar was taken down by Richmond 68-27 when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Telstar 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.