Basketball Game Preview: Sanderson Eagles vs. Marfa Shorthorns

Having just played yesterday, the Sanderson Eagles will jump right back in to play the Marfa Shorthorns at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Sanderson's tournament run continued when they took on Immanuel Christian on Friday. Sanderson was beaten by Immanuel Christian 70-39.

Meanwhile, Marfa came into Thursday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 34-20 win over Van Horn on Thursday. The Shorthorns' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Sanderson's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Marfa, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.

Sanderson skirted past Marfa 54-51 when the teams last played back in December of 2022. Will Sanderson repeat their success, or does Marfa have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.