Basketball Game Preview: Riverdale Falcons vs. Upper Scioto Valley Rams

Riverdale hasn't had much luck against Upper Scioto Valley recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The two teams will face off at 7:30 p.m. without much rest, having both just played.

On Friday, Riverdale came up short against Pandora-Gilboa and fell 48-40.

Meanwhile, Upper Scioto Valley entered their tilt with Hardin Northern on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They enjoyed a cozy 55-41 victory over the Polar Bears.

Riverdale's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Upper Scioto Valley, their win bumped their record up to an identical 13-8.

Everything went Riverdale's way against Upper Scioto Valley in their previous meeting back in February of 2025, as Riverdale made off with a 60-34 victory. Will the Falcons repeat their success, or do the Rams have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.