Basketball Game Preview: Yantis Owls vs. Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy

The Yantis Owls will take on Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Yantis is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since November 16, 2023 on Tuesday. They lost 75-50 to Saltillo. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Owls have suffered against the Lions since January 5, 2021.

Meanwhile, Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their 20th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt an 84-6 loss at the hands of North Hopkins.

Yantis' defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-6. As for Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-16.

Everything came up roses for Yantis against Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the team secured an 84-29 win. Will Yantis repeat their success, or does Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.