Basketball Game Preview: Ortonville Trojans vs. Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Panthers

Ortonville is on an eight-game streak of home losses, Tracy-Milroy-Balaton a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Ortonville Trojans will host the Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Panthers at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Last Saturday, Ortonville took a blow against Waubay/Summit, falling 59-29. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 387th in Minnesota, while the Mustangs are ranked 94th in South Dakota).

Meanwhile, Tracy-Milroy-Balaton was beaten by Windom 60-22 on Saturday.

Ortonville's loss dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-13.

Ortonville was dealt a bruising 90-37 loss at the hands of Tracy-Milroy-Balaton in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Ortonville 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.