Basketball Game Preview: Shelley Russets vs. Blackfoot Broncos

The Shelley Russets and the Blackfoot Broncos will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Friday, Shelley came up short against Skyline and fell 61-49.

Meanwhile, Blackfoot faced Sugar-Salem in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Blackfoot received a blow as they fell 53-36 to Sugar-Salem. The Broncos have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.

Shelley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Blackfoot, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-2.

Shelley took their victory against Blackfoot in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 58-37. Does Shelley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Blackfoot turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.