Basketball Game Preview: Walla Walla Valley Academy Knights vs. Riverside Christian Crusaders

The Walla Walla Valley Academy Knights will head out on the road to face off against the Riverside Christian Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Last Tuesday, Walla Walla Valley Academy was beaten by DeSales 70-43. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 307th, while the Irish are ranked 88th).

Meanwhile, Riverside Christian didn't have quite enough to beat Liberty Christian on Friday and fell 66-63.

Walla Walla Valley Academy now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Riverside Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.

Things could have been worse for Walla Walla Valley Academy, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 66-48 loss to Riverside Christian in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can Walla Walla Valley Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.