Basketball Game Preview: Redwood Valley Cardinals vs. Jackson County Central Huskies

The Redwood Valley Cardinals will face off against the Jackson County Central Huskies at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Redwood Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

Last Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Redwood Valley beat Pipestone 73-68. Given the Cardinals' advantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 36th, while the Arrows are ranked 251st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Jackson County Central unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Friday. They opened the new year with a less-than-successful 71-61 defeat to Belle Plaine.

Redwood Valley's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 86.2 points per game. As for Jackson County Central, their loss ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-2.

Redwood Valley came up short against Jackson County Central when the teams last played back in March of 2024, falling 59-46. Will Redwood Valley 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.