Basketball Game Preview: Wapahani Raiders vs. Western Boone Stars

The Wapahani Raiders will challenge the Western Boone Stars at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Wapahani is coming into the game hot, having won their last 11 games.

Wapahani is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Madison-Grant 74-46. The Raiders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 contests by 20 points or more this season.

Wapahani's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Eli Andrews, who went 8-for-14 to rack up 19 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Camden Bell, who shot 53% from the field en route to 21 points and five boards.

Meanwhile, Western Boone came tearing into Saturday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18 points), and they left with even more momentum. They strolled past the Patriots with points to spare, taking the game 55-37.

Western Boone's win came from a few key players Wapahani will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Marcus Fortner, who posted 12 points and six rebounds. Quinn Westerfeld was another key player, going 5-for-9 on his way to 13 points and seven boards.

Wapahani's record now sits at 25-1. As for Western Boone, their record now sits at 11-14.

Keep an eye on the arc in Saturday's game: Wapahani has been dynamite from deep this season, having drained 48.5% of their threes per game. It's a different story for Western Boone, though, as they've only made 29.2% of their three-pointers this season. Given Wapahani's sizable advantage in that area, Western Boone will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.