Basketball Game Preview: Valley Rams vs. Briarwood Christian Lions

The Valley Rams will take on the Briarwood Christian Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Valley will be strutting in after a win while Briarwood Christian will be coming in after a loss.

Valley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They secured a 51-47 W over Beauregard. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Rams as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayden Weaver led the charge by putting up nine points along with eight rebounds and four blocks. Those four blocks gave Weaver a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Azerion Jennings, who posted 12 points and eight boards.

Meanwhile, Briarwood Christian came up short against Sylacauga on Wednesday and fell 68-57. The defeat continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Aggies: they've now lost three in a row.

Valley's win bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Briarwood Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 18-11.