Basketball Game Preview: Mariner Marauders vs. Monroe Bearcats

Mariner hasn't had much luck against Monroe recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Mariner Marauders will venture away from home to challenge the Monroe Bearcats at 7:15 p.m. Mariner will be strutting in after a win while Monroe will be coming in after a defeat.

Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Mariner turned things around against Marysville-Pilchuck on Wednesday. They breezed by the Tomahawks to the tune of 53-16.

Meanwhile, Monroe came up short against Stanwood on Saturday and fell 52-39.

Mariner's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Monroe, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Mariner might still be hurting after the 59-34 loss they got from Monroe in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Can Mariner avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.