Basketball Game Preview: Phelps Hornets vs. June Buchanan Crusaders

The Phelps Hornets will square off against the June Buchanan Crusaders at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Phelps will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.

If June Buchanan heads into halftime all tied up, they better play a good second half: that's when Phelps took over last week. Phelps secured a 53-47 W over Morgan County on Thursday.

Meanwhile, June Buchanan had to endure an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took down Jenkins 45-26 on Tuesday. The Crusaders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

June Buchanan's victory ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-8. As for Phelps, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4.

Everything came up roses for Phelps against June Buchanan when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 73-33 victory. Does Phelps have another victory up their sleeve, or will June Buchanan turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.