Basketball Game Preview: Irondale Knights vs. Roseville Raiders

Irondale hasn't had much luck against Roseville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Irondale Knights will look to defend their home court against the Roseville Raiders at 7:15 p.m.

Irondale is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They were beaten by Forest Lake 60-33. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 299th, while the Rangers are ranked 135th).

Meanwhile, Roseville posted their biggest victory since December 13, 2024 on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 59-30 win over Park. The Raiders haven't had any issues with the Wolfpack recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.

Irondale's loss dropped their record down to 4-21. As for Roseville, their win bumped their record up to 11-14.

Irondale ended up a good deal behind Roseville when the teams last played back in January, losing 64-45. Will Irondale 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.