Basketball Game Preview: Firebaugh Eagles vs. Kerman Lions + How To Watch

The Firebaugh Eagles will be taking part in a tournament against the Kerman Lions at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kerman took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Firebaugh, who comes in off a win.

Firebaugh is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Fowler on Tuesday. The Eagles managed a 65-59 victory over the Redcats.

Meanwhile, Kerman came up short against Templeton on Tuesday and fell 59-50. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 532nd, while the Eagles are ranked 102nd).

Firebaugh will need to focus on slowing down Von Bibioff, one of several Kerman players who made an impact when they last played. He shot 44% from the field to rack up 21 points and three steals. Bibioff's big performance that evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Ekam Randhawa was another key player, putting up 14 points and four steals.

Kerman now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Firebaugh, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-3.

Firebaugh took a serious blow against Kerman in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 81-39. Thankfully for the Eagles, Daniel Bibioff (who almost dropped a double-double with 51 points and nine rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.