Basketball Game Preview: Northside Patriots vs. Griffin Bears

The Northside Patriots will face off against the Griffin Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Northside is headed into Friday's match hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight losses. They came up short against Starr's Mill on Tuesday, falling 67-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Patriots have suffered since February 16, 2024.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Griffin beat Jonesboro 43-39 on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bears.

Griffin's victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Northside, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-5.

Northside came up short against Griffin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 48-37. Will Northside 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.