Basketball Game Preview: Hoover Vikings vs. Green Bulldogs

Hoover and Green are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2020, but not for long. The Hoover Vikings will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Green Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m.

Hoover is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Jackson just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 51-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Polar Bears.

Meanwhile, Green made easy work of Howland on Wednesday and carried off a 64-42 win. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 21 points or more this season.

Green pushed their record up to 13-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.6 points per game. As for Hoover, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-7.

Hoover took a serious blow against Green in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 55-22. Will Hoover have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.