Basketball Game Preview: Willard Crimson Flashes vs. Perkins Pirates

The Willard Crimson Flashes will wrap up 2024 with a road trip to face off against the Perkins Pirates at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.

Last Saturday, Willard was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 52-46 to Port Clinton. The Crimson Flashes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Perkins waltzed into their game on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Panthers 81-43. That looming 81-43 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Pirates yet this season.

Perkins' win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Willard, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.

Willard was able to grind out a solid victory over Perkins when the teams last played back in December of 2023, winning 65-58. The rematch might be a little tougher for Willard since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.