Basketball Game Preview: Miami-Yoder Buffaloes vs. Hi-Plains Patriots

Miami-Yoder hasn't had much luck against Hi-Plains recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Miami-Yoder Buffaloes just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Hi-Plains Patriots at 7:00 p.m.

Miami-Yoder is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Evangel Christian Academy on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Miami-Yoder took a blow against Evangel Christian Academy, falling 60-27. The matchup marked the Buffaloes' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Gavin Howard

Steals

02/14/25 vs Evangel Christian Academy	3
02/08/25 vs Hanover	2
02/06/25 @ The Colorado Springs School	3
02/01/25 @ Cripple Creek-Victor	7
01/28/25 @ Cotopaxi	2
+ 2 more games

Gavin Howard put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted 16 points and three steals. He has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last seven times he's played.

Meanwhile, Hi-Plains earned a 42-32 victory over Deer Trail on Thursday. The Patriots haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

This is the second loss in a row for Miami-Yoder and nudges their season record down to 8-6. As for Hi-Plains, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-16.

Miami-Yoder suffered a grim 57-37 defeat to Hi-Plains in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Miami-Yoder 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.