Basketball Game Preview: Earlville Red Raiders vs. Midland Timberwolves

Earlville is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Midland is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Earlville Red Raiders will host the Midland Timberwolves at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Last Friday, Earlville came up short against Serena and fell 46-37. The defeat continues a trend for the Red Raiders in their matchups with the Huskers: they've now lost five in a row.

Despite their loss, Earlville saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Adam Waite, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 11 boards, was perhaps the best of all. That was a full 43.2% of Earlville's points, marking the third time in a row Waite has posted more than a third of the team's points. Grady Harp was another key player, putting up eight points and four steals.

Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Midland over Putnam County in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Midland strolled past Putnam County with points to spare, taking the game 52-38. The win continues a trend for the Timberwolves in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won three in a row.

Earlville's defeat dropped their record down to 12-17. As for Midland, their victory bumped their record up to 10-16.

Earlville couldn't quite finish off Midland in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 and fell 56-53. Will Earlville 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.