Basketball Preview: Parkville Knights vs. Dundalk Owls
The Parkville Knights will be playing at home against the Dundalk Owls at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Parkville is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Last Wednesday, Parkville lost to the Warriors at home by a decisive 35-18 margin.
Meanwhile, Dundalk came up short against the Generals on Wednesday and fell 40-29. Dundalk has not had much luck with the Generals recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Despite their loss, Dundalk saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Justice Smith, who scored 13 points along with eight rebounds and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Lanaya Valentine was another key contributor, scoring five points along with six steals.
Parkville's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-9. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 16.0 points per game. As for Dundalk, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Parkville came up short against the Owls in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 39-30. Will Parkville 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.
