Basketball Game Preview: Smithfield Packers vs. New Kent Trojans

Smithfield is on a 11-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while New Kent is on a eight-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Smithfield Packers will welcome the New Kent Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Smithfield is headed into the matchup having just suffered their closest defeat since January 22, 2024 on Monday. They fell just short of Bruton by a score of 70-67.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask New Kent). They took their contest on Monday with ease, bagging a 97-60 victory over Mechanicsville. The Trojans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 20 points or more this season.

Smithfield's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.4 points over those games. As for New Kent, their win bumped their record up to 21-0.

Smithfield came up short against New Kent in their previous matchup back in January, falling 85-79. Will Smithfield have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.