Basketball Game Preview: Taholah Chitwhins vs. Willapa Valley Vikings

The Taholah Chitwhins will take on the Willapa Valley Vikings at 5:30 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.

Taholah is headed into the game having just suffered their closest defeat since February 16, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Ocosta by a score of 67-64. The Chitwhins have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, Willapa Valley entered their tilt with Naselle on Tuesday with 13 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 14. They were the clear victor by a 72-51 margin over the Comets. The Vikings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Willapa Valley's win came from a few key players Taholah will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Blane King, who went 9 for 18 en route to 25 points. That's the most points he has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brody Aust, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards.

Willapa Valley pushed their record up to 14-2 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Taholah, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.

Taholah came up short against Willapa Valley when the teams last played on January 7th, falling 59-48. Will Taholah 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.