Basketball Game Preview: Philo Electrics vs. Tri-Valley Scotties

Electrics

Points

12/16/25 @ Sheridan	38
12/12/25 @ Maysville	23
12/09/25 vs Coshocton	71
12/06/25 @ Zanesville	63
11/28/25 vs Waterford	67

Philo hasn't had much luck against Tri-Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Electrics will be home for the holidays to greet the Scotties at 7:30 p.m. Philo is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.4 points per game this season.

Philo will face Tri-Valley after dropping another heartbreaker against Sheridan on Tuesday, which marked the second time in a row the team's come within three of beating them. The Electrics took a 51-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Generals.

Despite the defeat, Philo had strong showings from Rusty Trout, who posted 14 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals, and Griffin Harper, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 12 points.

Meanwhile, Tri-Valley ended up a good deal behind John Glenn on Tuesday and lost 59-45.

Philo now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Tri-Valley, they now also have a losing record of 2-3.

Things could have been worse for Philo, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 65-51 loss to Tri-Valley in their previous matchup back in February. Can the Electrics avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.