Basketball Game Preview: Skyview Hawks vs. Columbia Wildcats

Skyview and Columbia are an even 3-3 against one another since December of 2014, but not for long. The Skyview Hawks will challenge the Columbia Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

It was a Battle of the Birds when Skyview took on Vallivue last Tuesday. Skyview strolled past Vallivue with points to spare, taking the game 53-37. The victory was some much needed relief for the Hawks as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Columbia, as they earned their first road win of the season. They enjoyed a cozy 53-39 win over Vallivue on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Columbia's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Skyview, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.

Skyview came up short against Columbia when the teams last played back in January, falling 54-47. Can Skyview avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.