Basketball Game Preview: Valwood Valiants vs. Frederica Academy

The Valwood Valiants will face off against Frederica Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Valwood has struggled recently with eight defeats in a row, while Frederica Academy will arrive with 13 straight wins.

Last Friday, Valwood took a blow against Terrell Academy, falling 59-1. The contest marked the Valiants' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, Frederica Academy hadn't done well against Bulloch Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Frederica Academy walked away with a 52-43 victory over Bulloch Academy. Given Frederica Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 109th, while Bulloch Academy is ranked 292nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Frederica Academy's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-0. As for Valwood, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.

Valwood was taken down by Frederica Academy 63-10 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Valwood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.