Basketball Game Preview: Orcas Island Vikings vs. Friday Harbor Wolverines

The Orcas Island Vikings will challenge the Friday Harbor Wolverines at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

On Tuesday, Orcas Island was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 43-37 to Mount Vernon Christian. The Vikings have struggled against the Hurricanes recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, Friday Harbor came into Tuesday's match having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging an 86-47 victory over Darrington. The Wolverines' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Orcas Island's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Friday Harbor, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-11.

Orcas Island came up short against Friday Harbor in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 74-66. Can Orcas Island avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.