Basketball Game Preview: Flint Southwestern Academy Knights vs. Dow Chargers

The Flint Southwestern Academy Knights will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Dow Chargers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Flint Southwestern Academy is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They were dealt a 74-27 loss at the hands of New Standard Academy on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Dow lost to Traverse City West on the road by a 62-47 margin on Saturday.

Flint Southwestern Academy came up short against Dow when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 64-52. Thankfully for Flint Southwestern Academy, Ian Balch (who went 10 for 14 on his way to 26 points) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.