Basketball Game Preview: KIPP Austin Brave Eagles vs. Valor South Austin Falcons

KIPP Austin Brave is 0-4 against Valor South Austin since December of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the KIPP Austin Brave Eagles face off against the Valor South Austin Falcons at 6:45 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

KIPP Austin Brave is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They took a blow against IDEA Montopolis, falling 68-30. One positive for the Eagles, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Valor South Austin has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 50-47 heartbreaker at the hands of IDEA Montopolis. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Falcons have suffered since November 25, 2024.

Valor South Austin's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 19-5. As for KIPP Austin Brave, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.

KIPP Austin Brave took a serious blow against Valor South Austin in their previous meeting on January 7th, falling 93-5. Can KIPP Austin Brave avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.