Basketball Game Preview: Orting Cardinals vs. Vashon Island Pirates

Having just played yesterday, the Orting Cardinals will get right back to it and host the Vashon Island Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Orting turned things around against Washington on Friday. They strolled past the Patriots with points to spare, taking the game 38-21.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Vashon Island). They breezed by Charles Wright to the tune of 63-8 on Thursday. The win was some much needed relief for the Pirates as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.

Vashon Island's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for Orting, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.