Basketball Game Preview: Port Jefferson Royals vs. Miller Place Panthers

The Port Jefferson Royals will kick their season off against the Miller Place Panthers on Saturday. Tip off is scheduled at 12:00 p.m.

Miller Place is headed into Saturday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They were dealt a 61-33 loss at the hands of Sayville. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-11.

Their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.

As for Port Jefferson, they've got a clean slate this season. Last year, they finished 5-14.

Port Jefferson might still be hurting after the 47-22 loss they got from Miller Place when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Can Port Jefferson avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.