Basketball Game Preview: Owen Valley Patriots vs. Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots

The Owen Valley Patriots will take on the Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Tuesday, Owen Valley came up short against Linton-Stockton and fell 52-43. The defeat continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Miners: they've now lost seven in a row.

Meanwhile, Terre Haute North Vigo lost to Northview on the road by a 51-36 margin on Tuesday.

Owen Valley will have to keep a close watch on Zanariae White and Sage Lanning, a pair of players who had a big impact on Terre Haute North Vigo's prior game. White went 5 of 9 en route to 15 points and eight rebounds, while Lanning posted nine points.

Owen Valley's loss dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Terre Haute North Vigo, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.