Basketball Game Preview: Mazama Vikings vs. Ashland Grizzlies

Mazama is on a 14-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Ashland a six-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Mazama Vikings will host the Ashland Grizzlies at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Two weeks ago, Mazama came up short against Eagle Point and fell 55-44.

Meanwhile, Ashland suffered their closest defeat since December 16, 2023 on Saturday. They fell just short of Cascade Christian by a score of 73-70.

Mazama's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Ashland, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.

Mazama might still be hurting after the 68-42 loss they got from Ashland when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Can Mazama avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.