Basketball Game Preview: Rubidoux Falcons vs. La Sierra Eagles

It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Rubidoux Falcons face off against the La Sierra Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday... Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses apiece.

Last Thursday, Rubidoux lost to Ramona at home by a 88-71 margin. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 987th, while the Rams are ranked 478th).

Meanwhile, La Sierra played a tough matchup on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Norte Vista 87-27. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-8.

La Sierra's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Rubidoux, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.

Rubidoux came up short against La Sierra in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 51-43. Can Rubidoux avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.