Basketball Game Preview: Waverly Tigers vs. Jackson Ironman/Ironladies

The Waverly Tigers just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Jackson Ironman/Ironladies at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Waverly is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.

On Friday, Waverly lost to Valley on the road by a 62-47 margin.

Meanwhile, Jackson beat Washington 38-29 on Friday. Given the Ironman/Ironladies' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 179th, while the Blue Lions are ranked 473rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Waverly's loss dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Jackson, their record now sits at 14-5.

Waverly ended up a good deal behind Jackson in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, losing 55-40. Can Waverly avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.