Basketball Game Preview: Bandon Tigers vs. Illinois Valley Cougars

A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Bandon Tigers challenge the Illinois Valley Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday... Illinois Valley took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Bandon, who comes in off a win.

Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Bandon turned things around against East Linn Christian Academy on Saturday. They secured a 36-32 W over the Eagles.

Meanwhile, Illinois Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against Brookings-Harbor, falling 64-18.

Bandon's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Illinois Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.

Everything came up roses for Bandon against Illinois Valley when the teams last played back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 56-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bandon since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.