Basketball Game Preview: River Valley Vikings vs. Cardington-Lincoln Pirates

The River Valley Vikings will square off against the Cardington-Lincoln Pirates at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Friday, River Valley blew past Galion, posting a 59-25 victory.

Meanwhile, Cardington-Lincoln posted their closest win since February 8, 2024 on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged Mt. Gilead out 35-33.

River Valley better keep an eye on Abigail Hardwick. She was instrumental in Cardington-Lincoln's win, going 5 for 12 en route to 13 points and five rebounds. Alexis Longsdorf was another key player, putting up four points along with five boards and four steals.

River Valley's victory bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Cardington-Lincoln, they now have a winning record of 10-9.

River Valley came up short against Cardington-Lincoln in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 40-36. Will River Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.