Basketball Game Preview: Emmetsburg E'Hawks vs. Alta-Aurelia Warriors

The Emmetsburg E'Hawks will head out to take on the Alta-Aurelia Warriors at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Emmetsburg will be strutting in after a win while Alta-Aurelia will be coming in after a loss.

Emmetsburg is headed into the matchup having just posted their biggest victory since December 16, 2024 on Friday. They breezed by West Bend-Mallard to the tune of 75-35. Given the E'Hawks' advantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 65th, while the Wolverines are ranked 332nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Alta-Aurelia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were beaten by Northwest Webster 79-28.

Emmetsburg's win bumped their record up to 13-4. As for Alta-Aurelia, their loss dropped their record down to 4-15.

Everything came up roses for Emmetsburg against Alta-Aurelia in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, as the squad secured a 94-61 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Emmetsburg since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.