Basketball Game Preview: Ramsey Rams vs. Meridian Hawks

Ramsey hasn't had much luck against Meridian recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Rams are headed away from home for the first time to square off against the Hawks at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Ramsey is headed out to face Meridian after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. The Rams came out on top against Sandoval by a score of 35-27 on Monday. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Blackhawks recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.

Ramsey found their leader in freshman Anna Benhoff, who shot 47% from the field to rack up 20 points and six boards.

Meanwhile, Meridian had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 47-40 win over Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond.

Ramsey ended up a good deal behind Meridian when the teams last played back in November of 2024, losing 52-35. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.