The Valley Central Vikings will face off against the Cornwall Central Dragons at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Valley Central is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Warwick just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 59-42 bruising from the Wildcats. The loss put an end to the Vikings' undefeated start to the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cornwall Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They enjoyed a cozy 66-51 win over Minisink Valley on Thursday. Given the Dragons' advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 151st, while the Warriors are ranked 685th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Cornwall Central pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.7 points per game. As for Valley Central, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Things could have been worse for Valley Central, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 57-42 loss to Cornwall Central when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Valley Central 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.
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