Basketball Game Preview: Alta-Aurelia Warriors vs. Cherokee Washington Braves

Alta-Aurelia is 2-7 against Cherokee Washington since January of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Alta-Aurelia Warriors will host the Cherokee Washington Braves at 7:00 p.m.

Alta-Aurelia is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Tuesday. They were dealt an 84-31 defeat at the hands of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove.

Meanwhile, Cherokee Washington entered their tilt with Hinton on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They skirted past the Blackhawks 59-56. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Braves have posted since December 17, 2024.

Alta-Aurelia's loss dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Cherokee Washington, their win bumped their record up to 10-7.

Alta-Aurelia took a serious blow against Cherokee Washington in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 87-51. Will Alta-Aurelia 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.