Basketball Game Preview: Moanalua Menehune vs. Roosevelt Rough Riders

Moanalua and Roosevelt are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2014, but not for long. The Moanalua Menehune will be playing in front of their home fans against the Roosevelt Rough Riders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Moanalua will be strutting in after a victory while Roosevelt will be coming in after a defeat.

Moanalua is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Wednesday as they easily beat Kaimuki 70-15. The win was some much needed relief for the Menehune as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, Roosevelt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against Kahuku, falling 67-25.

Roosevelt's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-4. As for Moanalua, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7.

Moanalua strolled past Roosevelt in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 by a score of 42-24. Will Moanalua repeat their success, or does Roosevelt have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.