Basketball Game Preview: Blackstone Valley Prep PRIDE vs. Exeter-West Greenwich Scarlet Knights

Blackstone Valley Prep has won five straight games at home, while Exeter-West Greenwich has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Blackstone Valley Prep PRIDE will welcome the Exeter-West Greenwich Scarlet Knights at 7:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.

Blackstone Valley Prep is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed by Paul Cuffee to the tune of 68-25 on Wednesday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the PRIDE with their most commanding win of the season.

Meanwhile, Exeter-West Greenwich took their matchup on Wednesday with ease, bagging a 60-22 win over Mt. Pleasant. The Scarlet Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 21 points or more this season.

Exeter-West Greenwich found their leader in sophomore Kate Hebert, who almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Hebert has scored at least a third of Exeter-West Greenwich's points. Another player making a difference was Niniola Olawuyi, who posted 12 points.

Blackstone Valley Prep's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Exeter-West Greenwich, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.

Blackstone Valley Prep suffered a grim 48-23 defeat to Exeter-West Greenwich in their previous matchup back in January of 2022. Will Blackstone Valley Prep 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.