Basketball Game Preview: Rocky River Pirates vs. Buckeye Bucks

The Rocky River Pirates will take on the Buckeye Bucks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

On Tuesday, Rocky River was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 56-52 to Fairview.

Meanwhile, Buckeye ended up a good deal behind Keystone on Tuesday and lost 81-64. The Bucks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Buckeye's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Rocky River, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-5.

Rocky River came up short against Buckeye when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 69-63. Will Rocky River have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.