Basketball Game Preview: Valor Academy vs. Pacifica Mariners

Valor Academy will square off against the Pacifica Mariners at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Valor Academy is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.

Last Friday, Valor Academy took a blow against New Designs University Park, falling 61-29.

Meanwhile, Pacifica was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 54-50 to Lakeside. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Mariners came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 530th, while the Lancers are ranked 1082nd).

Pacifica's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Valor Academy, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-5.