Basketball Game Preview: Paramount Pirates vs. Norwalk Lancers

Paramount is on a six-game streak of home losses, Norwalk a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Wednesday. The Paramount Pirates will welcome the Norwalk Lancers at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Paramount is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Downey on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Paramount lost 70-45 to Downey. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1096th, while the Vikings are ranked 354th).

Meanwhile, Norwalk was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 52-48 to Warren.

Norwalk's defeat dropped their record down to 15-11. As for Paramount, their loss dropped their record down to 4-23.

Paramount came up short against Norwalk in their previous meeting back in January, falling 57-47. Will Paramount 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.