Basketball Game Preview: Hoosic Valley Hawks vs. Emma Willard Jesters

The Hoosic Valley Hawks will head out on the road to face off against the Emma Willard Jesters at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

On Monday, Hoosic Valley lost to Tamarac at home by a 44-26 margin. The defeat continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Bengals: they've now lost five in a row.

Meanwhile, Emma Willard was not able to break out of their rough patch back in December of 2024 as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 53-25 defeat at the hands of Saratoga Central Catholic.

Emma Willard's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Hoosic Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.

Hoosic Valley ended up a good deal behind Emma Willard in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, losing 45-31. Can Hoosic Valley avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.