Basketball Game Preview: Weir Red Riders vs. East Liverpool Potters

The Weir Red Riders will take on the East Liverpool Potters at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Weir took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 71-44 win over Oak Glen. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Red Riders' offense, which had struggled in the games prior.

Meanwhile, East Liverpool was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 60-58 heartbreaker at the hands of St. Clairsville.

East Liverpool's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Weir, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-9.

Weir took a serious blow against East Liverpool in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 78-42. Will Weir 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.