Basketball Game Preview: Dover Crimson Tornadoes vs. Washington Tigers

The Dover Crimson Tornadoes will face off against the Washington Tigers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Dover comes in on five and Washington on eight.

Last Saturday, Dover wrapped up 2024 with a 47-28 victory over Indian Creek. Given the Crimson Tornadoes' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 97th, while the Redskins are ranked 296th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Washington blew past Ursuline, posting a 58-23 win. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 22 points or more this season.

Washington's win came from a few key players Dover will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Delaney Pierce, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. Her morning made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was La Nia Moore, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Washington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 11 consecutive matchups.

Dover's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Washington, their win bumped their record up to 10-1.

Dover came up short against Washington when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 41-34. Will Dover 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.