Basketball Game Preview: Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Cardinals vs. Lake Mills Bulldogs

Garner-Hayfield/Ventura is 8-2 against Lake Mills since January of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Cardinals will welcome the Lake Mills Bulldogs at 6:15 p.m.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 70-34, which was the final score in Garner-Hayfield/Ventura's tilt against Bishop Garrigan on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 197th, while the Golden Bears are ranked 30th).

Meanwhile, Lake Mills got the win against Eagle Grove on Tuesday by a conclusive 56-31. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.

Lake Mills' victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Garner-Hayfield/Ventura came up short against Lake Mills in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 53-49. Will Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 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.