Basketball Game Preview: Moapa Valley Pirates vs. Virgin Valley Bulldogs

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Previous Games

02/02/24 - Home	49-29 W
01/16/24 - Away	52-38 W
02/10/23 - Away	44-34 W
01/27/23 - Home	34-32 W
02/11/22 - Home	46-23 W
+ 5 more games

Moapa Valley is 10-0 against Virgin Valley since February of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Moapa Valley Pirates will venture away from home to face off against the Virgin Valley Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. Moapa Valley's defense has only allowed 30 points per game this season, so Virgin Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Moapa Valley is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Mater Academy East Las Vegas just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 49-26 to the Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Pirates have suffered since December 10, 2024.

Meanwhile, Virgin Valley was fully in charge on Wednesday, breezing past Cristo Rey St. Viator 63-7. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 23 points or more this season.

Virgin Valley's victory was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 35.8 points. As for Moapa Valley, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 12-5.

Moapa Valley took their win against Virgin Valley in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 49-29. The rematch might be a little tougher for Moapa Valley since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.