Basketball Game Preview: Kennewick Lions vs. Richland Bombers

Kennewick and Richland are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2019, but not for long. The Kennewick Lions will welcome the Richland Bombers at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Richland is facing Kennewick at the wrong time: Kennewick suffered their first home loss of the season on Saturday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell 62-51 to the Bears. The Lions were up 22-7 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Richland's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a blow against Kamiakin, falling 67-39. While losing is never fun, the Bombers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 156th, while the Braves are ranked 35th).

Richland's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Kennewick, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-3.

Kennewick strolled past Richland in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 by a score of 64-48. Does Kennewick have another victory up their sleeve, or will Richland turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.