Basketball Game Preview: Murtaugh Red Devils vs. Valley Vikings

The Murtaugh Red Devils will challenge the Valley Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

On Wednesday, Murtaugh was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 56-55 to Raft River. The Red Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Valley put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their game with ease, bagging a 68-12 victory over Lighthouse Christian. The Vikings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 27 points or more this season.

Valley's win was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Murtaugh, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.

Murtaugh lost to Valley at home by a decisive 67-48 margin in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Murtaugh 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.