Basketball Game Preview: Valley Heights Mustangs vs. Hanover Wildcats

Valley Heights hasn't had much luck against Hanover recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Valley Heights Mustangs will look to defend their home court against the Hanover Wildcats. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Last Friday, Valley Heights was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 62-56 to Republic County. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Hanover faced off against Centralia on Friday. Hanover came out on top against Centralia by a score of 64-55. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.

Hanover pushed their record up to 9-4 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.5 points per game. As for Valley Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.

Valley Heights came up short against Hanover in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 55-45. Will Valley Heights 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.