Basketball Game Preview: West Valley Eagles vs. Pierce Bears

The West Valley Eagles will face off against the Pierce Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.

West Valley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They breezed past Willows to the tune of 75-36. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pierce, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 58-26 victory over Live Oak. The Bears have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 22 points or more this season.

West Valley has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.2 points over those games. As for Pierce, their win bumped their record up to 18-9.

West Valley couldn't quite finish off Pierce in their previous meeting back in February of 2022 and fell 75-72. Will West Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.