Basketball Game Preview: Oyster River Bobcats vs. Manchester West Blue Knights

The Oyster River Bobcats will face off against the Manchester West Blue Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Oyster River took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 67-53 win over ConVal.

Meanwhile, Manchester West was able to grind out a solid victory over Milford on Tuesday, taking the game 54-42. The win continues a trend for the Blue Knights in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won seven in a row.

Manchester West pushed their record up to 12-5 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.3 points over those games. As for Oyster River, their win bumped their record up to 12-5.

Oyster River came up short against Manchester West in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 57-51. Will Oyster River have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.