Basketball Game Preview: Avalon Eagles vs. Newman International Academy Warriors

The Avalon Eagles will take on the Newman International Academy Warriors at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Avalon's offense hasn't had much luck over their past three contests, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Avalon is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Milford on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Avalon was beaten by Milford 67-15. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-6.

Meanwhile, Newman International Academy took a blow against Irion County on Friday, falling 52-12. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1160th, while the Hornets are ranked 401st).

Newman International Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Avalon, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.