Basketball Game Preview: Western Panthers vs. Haslett Vikings

The Western Panthers will square off against the Haslett Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

On Tuesday, Western came up short against Grass Lake and fell 69-58.

Meanwhile, Haslett waltzed into their match on Monday with 11 straight wins... but they left with 12. They were the clear victor by a 61-38 margin over the Wolves. The Vikings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 contests by 21 points or more this season.

Western's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-2. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.0 points over those games. As for Haslett, they pushed their record up to 19-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road.

Western ended up a good deal behind Haslett in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, losing 53-39. Will Western 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.