Basketball Game Preview: Blackhawk Cougars vs. Rochester Rams

The Blackhawk Cougars and the Rochester Rams will face off at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. Blackhawk will be strutting in after a win while Rochester will be coming in after a loss.

Blackhawk is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Union Area 52-18. With the Cougars ahead 28-7 at the half, the contest was all but over already.

Meanwhile, Rochester was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by Ellwood City 81-39. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 51-30.

Everything came up roses for Blackhawk against Rochester in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 67-34 victory. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Rams have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.