Basketball Game Preview: Midland Chemics vs. Swan Valley Vikings

The Midland Chemics will take on the Swan Valley Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Midland has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with six straight losses, while Swan Valley will come in with four straight victories.

Last Tuesday, Midland took a blow against Davison, falling 69-27. The contest marked the Chemics' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Swan Valley beat Dow 54-48 on Tuesday.

Swan Valley's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.5 points per game. As for Midland, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.

Midland lost to Swan Valley at home by a decisive 57-39 margin in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will Midland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.