Basketball Game Preview: Hicksville Aces vs. Miller City Wildcats

Having just played yesterday, the Hicksville Aces will get right back to it and host the Miller City Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Hicksville took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They put the hurt on Edgerton with a sharp 50-30 victory. The Aces have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Miller City challenged Paulding on Saturday. Miller City came out on top against Paulding by a score of 55-45. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 83rd, while the Panthers are ranked 513th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Hicksville's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Miller City, their victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1.

Hicksville lost to Miller City at home by a decisive 66-51 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Hicksville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.