Basketball Game Preview: Star Valley Braves vs. Kelly Walsh Trojans

The Star Valley Braves are taking a road trip to square off against the Kelly Walsh Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Star Valley will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.

Last Saturday, Star Valley blew past Green River, posting a 68-36 victory. That looming 68-36 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Braves yet this season.

Meanwhile, Kelly Walsh faced Evanston in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Kelly Walsh strolled past Evanston with points to spare, taking the game 52-36. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Trojans.

Kelly Walsh's win came from a few key players Star Valley will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jonah Boulanger, who went 5 of 8 to rack up 11 points and eight rebounds. Those 11 points gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mason Eager, who posted 14 points.

Kelly Walsh's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-8. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.0 points over those games. As for Star Valley, they now have a winning record of 8-7.

Star Valley barely slipped by Kelly Walsh when the teams last played back in January, winning 50-49. The rematch might be a little tougher for Star Valley since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.