Basketball Game Preview: Madison Mohawks vs. Valley View Spartans

The Madison Mohawks will face off against the Valley View Spartans at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Madison is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.

Madison is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Edgewood on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Madison took a blow against Edgewood, falling 69-34. That's two games in a row now that the Mohawks have lost by exactly 35 points.

Meanwhile, Valley View hadn't done well against Oakwood recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Valley View pulled ahead with a 66-65 photo finish over Oakwood. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Spartans.

Valley View's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.1 points per game. As for Madison, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-16.

Madison came up short against Valley View when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 78-66. Will Madison 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.