Basketball Game Preview: Forbush Falcons vs. West Wilkes Blackhawks

Forbush and West Wilkes are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2018, but not for long. The Forbush Falcons will be playing in front of their home fans against the West Wilkes Blackhawks at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with 30 consecutive losses dating back to last season for Forbush and six for West Wilkes.

Last Friday, Forbush was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 62-56 to Starmount.

Meanwhile, West Wilkes was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 63-58 to Surry Central. The Blackhawks were up 38-22 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.

West Wilkes' loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Forbush, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-17.

Forbush ended up a good deal behind West Wilkes when the teams last played back in December of 2024, losing 68-49. Will Forbush have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.