Basketball Game Preview: Vinton County Vikings vs. Athens Bulldogs

Vinton County and Athens are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2020, but not for long. The Vinton County Vikings will be playing at home against the Athens Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.

Last Monday, Vinton County came up short against River Valley and fell 61-48. The defeat continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now lost six in a row.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Athens, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 58-36 margin over Logan on Saturday. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 matches by 22 points or more this season.

Athens pushed their record up to 15-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.8 points per game. As for Vinton County, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-7.

Vinton County was dealt a bruising 62-26 defeat at the hands of Athens in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will Vinton County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.