Basketball Game Preview: Jefferson West Tigers vs. Royal Valley Panthers

A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers take on the Panthers on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Last Friday, Jefferson West took a blow against Holton, falling 64-33.

Meanwhile, Royal Valley played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Silver Lake 67-34. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-18.

Royal Valley's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Jefferson West, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.

Jefferson West beat Royal Valley 47-34 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Royal Valley's KiWe Miller, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 14 boards. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Jefferson West still be able to contain Miller? There's only one way to find out.