Basketball Game Preview: Montclair Cavaliers vs. Chaffey Tigers

The Montclair Cavaliers will challenge the Chaffey Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Montclair is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.

On Wednesday, Montclair ended up a good deal behind Diamond Ranch and lost 42-24. While losing is never fun, the Cavaliers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1005th, while the Panthers are ranked 278th).

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Chaffey, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They had just enough and edged Don Lugo out 45-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since December 20, 2024.

Montclair's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Chaffey, their win bumped their record up to 9-10.

Montclair ended up a good deal behind Chaffey in their previous matchup last Monday, losing 48-34. Will Montclair have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.