Basketball Game Preview: Phoebus Phantoms vs. Bethel Bruins

Phoebus hasn't had much luck against Bethel recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Phoebus Phantoms will take on the Bethel Bruins at 5:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Phoebus is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 51-27 to Heritage. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Phantoms have suffered against the Hurricanes since February 18, 2020.

Meanwhile, Bethel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were beaten by Woodside 67-35.

Bethel's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Phoebus, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-14.

Phoebus lost to Bethel on the road by a decisive 40-23 margin when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Can Phoebus avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.