Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Laurel Valley prevails Ligonier Valley
December 29, 2009: New Florence, PA 15944 Laurel Valley Rams (New Florence, PA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Ligonier Valley Mounties (Ligonier, PA), 52-43 in a league bout.
With the win, Laurel Valley upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Rams host Homer-Center (Homer City, PA) to play the Wildcats in a Heritage bout on Tuesday, January 5. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 5-1. Homer-Center won 76-57 in their recent non-league bout against Vincentian Academy (Pittsburgh, PA)
Next up, the Mounties play the Penns Manor Comets (Clymer, PA) in a Heritage bout, on Tuesday, January 5. Ligonier Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Comets go into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 55-43 league win over Purchase Line (Commodore, PA).
Overtime
Justin Shingler--All Tournament Team
Joey Hepner--Tournament MVP