Basketball Game Preview: Ponderosa Mustangs vs. Fairview Knights

The Ponderosa Mustangs will take on the Fairview Knights at 8:00 p.m. on Monday.

Ponderosa is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight games dating back to last season on Saturday. They were dealt a 76-34 defeat at the hands of Frederick.

Meanwhile, Fairview gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They managed a 57-52 victory over Prairie View. The win continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Thunderhawks: they've now won seven in a row.

Fairview's win came from a few key players Ponderosa will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Trevor Ochs, who went 7-for-13 on his way to 23 points. Gus Van Matre was another key player, shooting 50% from the field to rack up 16 points and five rebounds.