Basketball Game Preview: Bothell Cougars vs. Mercer Island Islanders

The Bothell Cougars will start their season against the Mercer Island Islanders. Tip off is scheduled at 6:40 p.m. on Friday.

Mercer Island is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They came up short against Lake Washington, falling 71-47.

Mercer Island's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.

As for Bothell, they've got a clean slate this season. Last year, they had a phenomenal run, finishing with a superb 22-6 record.