Basketball Game Preview: Fort Defiance Indians vs. Clarke County Eagles

The Fort Defiance Indians will take on the Clarke County Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Fort Defiance's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.

Last Friday, Fort Defiance lost to Stuarts Draft at home by a 70-55 margin. That's two games in a row now that the Indians have lost by exactly 15 points.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Clarke County, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 53-37 victory over Madison County on Friday. The game marked the Eagles' most dominant win of the season so far.

Fort Defiance's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Clarke County, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9.

Everything came up roses for Fort Defiance against Clarke County in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 79-41 win. Does Fort Defiance have another victory up their sleeve, or will Clarke County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.