Basketball Game Preview: Owen Valley Patriots vs. North Putnam Cougars

The Owen Valley Patriots will venture away from home to face off against the North Putnam Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Owen Valley is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest defeat since December 29, 2023 on Monday. They came up short against Northview, falling 47-22. The Patriots have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, North Putnam unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of West Vigo by a score of 43-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Cougars have suffered since January 13, 2024.

North Putnam's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Owen Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 13-7.

Owen Valley couldn't quite finish off North Putnam in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 and fell 52-49. Can Owen Valley avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.