Basketball Game Preview: The Dalles Riverhawks vs. Gladstone Gladiators

The Dalles Riverhawks will challenge the Gladstone Gladiators at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Last Friday, The Dalles came up short against Madras and fell 64-55. The Riverhawks have struggled against the White Buffaloes recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, Gladstone had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Estacada 59-56.

Gladstone's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10. As for The Dalles, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.

The Dalles beat Gladstone 50-40 in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will The Dalles repeat their success, or does Gladstone have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.