Basketball Game Preview: Salem Wildcats vs. Flora Wolves

The Salem Wildcats will square off against the Flora Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

On Saturday, Salem was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 44-40 to Centralia.

Meanwhile, Flora was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were beaten by St. Anthony 70-18. The Wolves were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-11.

Flora's defeat dropped their record down to 7-22. As for Salem, their loss dropped their record down to 14-13.

Salem strolled past Flora when the teams last played back in February of 2024 by a score of 44-30. Does Salem have another victory up their sleeve, or will Flora turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.