Basketball Game Preview: R.A. Long Lumberjacks vs. Kelso Hilanders

By Team Reports Dec 20, 2024, 2:04am

Basketball Preview: R.A. Long Lumberjacks vs. Kelso Hilanders

Suggested Video

R.A. Long is 0-6 against Kelso since December of 2014 but things could change on Monday. The R.A. Long Lumberjacks will head out to face off against the Kelso Hilanders at 6:00 p.m. R.A. Long knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven matches -- so hopefully Kelso likes a good challenge.

On Thursday, everything came up roses for R.A. Long against Hudson's Bay as the team secured a 79-26 victory. The Lumberjacks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 29 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Kelso had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Battle Ground on Thursday as Kelso made off with a 65-43 win. The Hilanders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Kelso's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for R.A. Long, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.

R.A. Long was taken down by Kelso 60-24 in their previous matchup back in December of 2019. Can R.A. Long avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps