Basketball Game Preview: Phoenix Pirates vs. Cottage Grove Lions

The Phoenix Pirates will face off against the Cottage Grove Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Saturday, Phoenix lost to North Valley on the road by a 38-24 margin. The match marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, Cottage Grove came up short against Baker on Saturday, falling 59-39. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Cottage Grove's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Phoenix, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 6-4.

Phoenix ended up a good deal behind Cottage Grove in their previous meeting back in January, losing 50-36. Will Phoenix 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.