Basketball Game Preview: St. Clairsville Red Devils vs. Union Local Jets

The St. Clairsville Red Devils will challenge the Union Local Jets at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in St. Clairsville's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

On Wednesday, St. Clairsville didn't have too much trouble with Bellaire as they won 67-53. Given the Red Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 120th, while the Big Reds are ranked 553rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Union Local ended up a good deal behind Cambridge on Tuesday and lost 57-38. The matchup marked the Jets' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

St. Clairsville pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.7 points per game. As for Union Local, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.

St. Clairsville ended up a good deal behind Union Local when the teams last played back in December of 2024, losing 78-63. Will St. Clairsville 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.