Basketball Game Preview: Northview Vikings vs. Compton Tarbabes

The Northview Vikings will head out to take on the Compton Tarbabes at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Northview has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Northview lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Garey, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Saturday's contest. Northview simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat Garey 61-24. The win was a breath of fresh air for Northview as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Compton against Centennial last Wednesday as the team secured an 81-45 victory. The win continues a trend for the Tarbabes in their matchups with the Apaches: they've now won three in a row.

Northview better keep an eye on Suavius Denem. He was instrumental in Compton's win, shooting 55% from beyond the arc on his way to 34 points and three steals. Xavier Goodlow was another key player, going 7-for-12 en route to 18 points.

Northview's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Compton, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.