Basketball Game Preview: Horizon Scorpions vs. Hanks Knights

Horizon is 0-10 against Hanks since December of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Horizon Scorpions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hanks Knights at 7:30 p.m.

Horizon is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Tuesday. They took a hard 41-24 fall against Parkland.

Priscilla Rodriguez was Horizon's leading scorer, having posted eight points. Azul Rivera held things down on the boards with seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, Hanks posted their closest win since November 15, 2024 on Tuesday. They skirted past Bel Air 42-40.

Hanks' win came from a few key players Horizon will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Daisy Fernandez, who went 8 of 16 en route to 21 points and six rebounds. Anette Hernandez was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and 11 boards.

Hanks smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive contests.

Hanks has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-11 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.3 points per game. As for Horizon, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-15.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Horizon has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 26.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Hanks struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.

Horizon took a serious blow against Hanks in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 56-16. Will Horizon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.