Basketball Game Preview: Patrick Henry Patriots vs. Ayersville Pilots

The Patrick Henry Patriots will square off against the Ayersville Pilots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Patrick Henry is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 63-37 margin over Elmwood. The win continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Royals: they've now won three in a row.

Meanwhile, Ayersville had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against Edon by a score of 71-63 on Friday.

Patrick Henry strolled past Ayersville in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 by a score of 57-42. Will the Patriots repeat their success, or do the Pilots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.