Basketball Game Preview: Rio Vista Eagles vs. Crawford Pirates

Rio Vista is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Crawford is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Rio Vista Eagles will host the Crawford Pirates at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Last Tuesday, Rio Vista came up short against Bosqueville and fell 52-42. The Eagles have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, Crawford posted their closest win since February 6, 2024 on Friday. They skirted past Itasca 45-43.

Crawford's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Rio Vista, they now have a losing record at 10-11.

Rio Vista couldn't quite finish off Crawford in their previous matchup back in December of 2014 and fell 47-44. Will Rio Vista have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.