Basketball Game Preview: Las Vegas Wildcats vs. Spring Valley Grizzlies

Las Vegas is on a 12-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Spring Valley a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Las Vegas Wildcats will welcome the Spring Valley Grizzlies at 6:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Las Vegas is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 58 points two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Democracy Prep Agassi Campus on Tuesday. They were beaten by the Blue Knights 75-6. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 51-2.

Meanwhile, Spring Valley faced Shadow Ridge in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Spring Valley came up short against Shadow Ridge, falling 61-41.

Spring Valley's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 8-6. As for Las Vegas, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.

Las Vegas was dealt a bruising 66-38 defeat at the hands of Spring Valley when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Las Vegas have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.