Basketball Game Preview: Bradford Railroaders vs. Tri-Village Patriots

Bradford hasn't had much luck against Tri-Village recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bradford Railroaders will look to defend their home court against the Tri-Village Patriots at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Bradford turned things around against Mississinawa Valley on Friday. They walked away with a 53-42 victory over the Blackhawks.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Tri-Village, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Sunday. They put the hurt on Franklin Monroe with a sharp 70-47 win on Friday. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 23 points or more this season.

Tri-Village's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 29.7 points. As for Bradford, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8.

Bradford took a serious blow against Tri-Village when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 72-42. Will Bradford 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.