Basketball Game Preview: Avenal Buccaneers vs. Kings Christian Crusaders

The Avenal Buccaneers will challenge the Kings Christian Crusaders at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Avenal hasn't scored more than 25 points for five games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.

Having struggled with seven defeats in a row, Avenal turned things around against Tranquillity on Friday. They managed a 22-17 win over the Tigers.

Meanwhile, Kings Christian took a blow against Riverdale on Thursday, falling 47-15. The Crusaders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Avenal's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 7-10. As for Kings Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.

Avenal took their win against Kings Christian in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 by a conclusive 50-25. Does Avenal have another victory up their sleeve, or will Kings Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.