Basketball Game Preview: Tranquillity Tigers vs. Avenal Buccaneers

The Tranquillity Tigers will take on the Avenal Buccaneers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Tranquillity is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Coalinga on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Tranquillity was dealt a 61-11 loss at the hands of Coalinga. The matchup marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, Avenal took a blow against Mendota on Tuesday, falling 67-38. The Buccaneers have struggled against the Aztecs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Avenal's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Tranquillity, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.

Tranquillity came up short against Avenal in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 45-32. Will Tranquillity 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.