Basketball Game Preview: Orange Lions vs. Richmond Heights Spartans

The Orange Lions will take on the Richmond Heights Spartans in a holiday battle at at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Orange has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with seven straight losses, while Richmond Heights will come in with four straight wins.

It was a proper cat-fight when Orange took on Chagrin Falls on Tuesday. Orange took a blow against Chagrin Falls, falling 57-23. The game marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, Richmond Heights got the win against West Geauga on Tuesday by a conclusive 56-32. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 20 points or more this season.

Richmond Heights' victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Orange, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.

Orange was taken down by Richmond Heights 63-22 in their previous matchup back in January. Will Orange 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.