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

Chippewa Falls is on a 12-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, River Falls a seven-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change 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. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Last Tuesday, Chippewa Falls took a blow against Hudson, falling 67-27. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 380th, while the Raiders are ranked 61st).

Meanwhile, River Falls had to suffer through a 75-36 loss at the hands of Eau Claire Memorial.

Chippewa Falls' defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for River Falls, their loss dropped their record down to 4-13.

Chippewa Falls might still be hurting after the 56-36 defeat they got from River Falls in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Chippewa Falls have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.