Basketball Game Preview: Pillager Huskies vs. Hinckley-Finlayson Jaguars

The Pillager Huskies will challenge the Hinckley-Finlayson Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pillager will be strutting in after a victory while Hinckley-Finlayson will be coming in after a loss.

Last Friday, Pillager earned a 71-60 win over New York Mills.

Meanwhile, Hinckley-Finlayson had to suffer through a 51-24 loss at the hands of Milaca. The matchup marked the Jaguars' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

The victory got Pillager back to even at 4-4. As for Hinckley-Finlayson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Pillager against Hinckley-Finlayson in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, as the squad secured a 77-41 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pillager since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.