Basketball Game Preview: West Fargo Packers vs. Shanley Deacons

The West Fargo Packers will challenge the Shanley Deacons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. West Fargo is looking for their season's first win.

Two weeks ago, West Fargo was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 50-46 to Moorhead.

Meanwhile, Shanley wrapped up 2024 with a 63-45 victory over Osseo. Given the Deacons' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 49th in North Dakota, while the Orioles are ranked 251st in Minnesota), the result on Saturday wasn't entirely unexpected.

Shanley's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for West Fargo, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.

West Fargo came up short against Shanley when the teams last played back in February, falling 61-53. Will West Fargo have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.