Basketball Game Preview: Chippewa Falls Cardinals vs. River Falls Wildcats

Chippewa Falls is 1-9 against River Falls since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Chippewa Falls Cardinals take on the River Falls Wildcats at 7:15 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Chippewa Falls is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They were beaten by Menomonie 54-14. The game marked the Cardinals' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Meanwhile, River Falls lost to Superior at home by a 48-34 margin on Tuesday. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Chippewa Falls' loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for River Falls, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.

Chippewa Falls suffered a grim 65-39 defeat to River Falls in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Can Chippewa Falls avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.