Basketball Game Preview: Fremont Firebirds vs. Saratoga Falcons

The Fremont Firebirds will challenge the Saratoga Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.

Last Wednesday, Fremont was fully in charge, breezing past Santa Clara 67-40. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Firebirds.

Meanwhile, after a string of 11 wins, Saratoga's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They took a 73-65 hit to the loss column at the hands of Monta Vista.

Fremont has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-10 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.5 points per game. As for Saratoga, their loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 14-6.

Fremont suffered a grim 68-44 defeat to Saratoga in their previous meeting back in January. Will Fremont 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.