Basketball Game Preview: IDEA Kyle Knights vs. Valor South Austin Falcons

The IDEA Kyle Knights will head out to challenge the Valor South Austin Falcons at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

IDEA Kyle took a loss when they played away from home back in December of 2024, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed back in January. They managed a 32-27 victory over IDEA Bluff Springs. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Valor South Austin waltzed into their matchup on Monday with 16 straight wins... but they left with 17. They breezed past the Bats to the tune of 64-18. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 22 contests by 20 points or more this season.

Valor South Austin's win was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 25-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 17.0 points over those games. As for IDEA Kyle, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

IDEA Kyle was dealt a bruising 49-2 loss at the hands of Valor South Austin in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Can IDEA Kyle avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.