Basketball Game Preview: Richmond Red Devils vs. Phalen Leadership Academy Falcon

Having just played yesterday, the Richmond Red Devils will get right back to it and host the Phalen Leadership Academy Falcon at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Richmond and four for Phalen Leadership Academy.

On Friday, Richmond was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 57-52 to New Castle.

Meanwhile, Phalen Leadership Academy lost to Centerville on the road by a 63-46 margin last Friday. The match marked the Falcon's lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Richmond will have to contain Drelan Vaden as he made an impact in Phalen Leadership Academy's last game. He went 6 for 9 on his way to 19 points and five rebounds. Vaden's afternoon made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Brenton Smith, who posted 11 points and five rebounds.

Phalen Leadership Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Richmond, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.

Everything came up roses for Richmond against Phalen Leadership Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 95-43 win. Does Richmond have another victory up their sleeve, or will Phalen Leadership Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.