Basketball Game Preview: Valley View Eagles vs. Hillcrest Trojans

The Valley View Eagles will face off against the Hillcrest Trojans at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley View is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.

Valley View is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Xavier Prep on Thursday. Valley View fell just short of Xavier Prep by a score of 51-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since December 3, 2024.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Kenneth Hutchinson, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah McDaniel, who went 5 for 12 on his way to 13 points and five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Hillcrest earned a 66-53 win over Arrowhead Christian on Monday.

Valley View's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Hillcrest, their victory bumped their record up to 16-3.

Valley View came up short against Hillcrest in their previous meeting back in February of 2022, falling 63-53. Will Valley View have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.