Basketball Game Preview: Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy vs. Yantis Owls

Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy will head out to take on the Yantis Owls at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy's offense hasn't had much luck over their past three games, but Friday's matchup will give them a chance to turn things around.

Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Cooper on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy was beaten by Cooper 54-12. Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-4.

Meanwhile, Yantis had to suffer through a 60-8 loss at the hands of North Hopkins. While losing is never fun, the Owls can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1453rd, while the Panthers are ranked 656th).

Yantis has been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.

Everything came up roses for Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy against Yantis in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 54-21 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.