Basketball Game Preview: South Fork Cubs vs. Hoopa Valley Warriors

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Previous Games

01/10/25 - Away	59-63 L
02/06/24 - Home	58-70 L
02/02/24 - Home	76-66 W
01/18/24 - Away	66-42 W
02/02/23 - Away	65-56 W
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South Fork is 8-2 against Hoopa Valley since February of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The South Fork Cubs will host the Hoopa Valley Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

On Monday, South Fork was beaten by Eureka 75-46. The Cubs have struggled against the Loggers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, Hoopa Valley entered their game against St. Bernard's on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Hoopa Valley fell 54-47 to St. Bernard's. The Warriors' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

South Fork will have to keep a close watch on Malakai McCoy and Brandon Romero, a pair of players who had a big impact on Hoopa Valley's prior game. McCoy went 8 for 14 on his way to 24 points, while Romero posted 16 points along with eight assists and six rebounds. Those 24 points gave McCoy a new career-high.

Hoopa Valley's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-7. As for South Fork, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-9.

South Fork came up short against Hoopa Valley when the teams last played on January 10th, falling 63-59. Will South Fork 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.