Basketball Game Preview: Raymond/South Bend Ravens vs. Forks Spartans

The Raymond/South Bend Ravens will square off against the Forks Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a four-game winning streak alive.

Last Tuesday, in a tight match that could have gone either way, Raymond/South Bend made off with a 42-41 win over Mossyrock.

Raymond/South Bend got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Chris Quintana out in front who went 5 for 12 on his way to 14 points and five boards. Tanner Morris was another key player, putting up seven points and 15 rebounds.

Raymond/South Bend smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Forks humbled Ilwaco with a 63-34 victory. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 22 points or more this season.

Raymond/South Bend has also been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.8 points per game. As for Forks, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-2.

Raymond/South Bend might still be hurting after the 67-45 defeat they got from Forks in their previous meeting on January 7th. Will Raymond/South Bend 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.