Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Avella overwhelms Jefferson-Morgan
January 13, 2023: Avella, PA 15312 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Avella Eagles (Avella, PA) and the visiting Jefferson-Morgan Rockets (Jefferson, PA), saw Avella's basketball squad wallop Jefferson-Morgan by a tally of 61-27.
With the victory, Avella improves its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Eagles host Monessen (Monessen, PA) to confront the Greyhounds in a WPIAL 1A 2 challenge on Monday, January 16. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a record of 7-4. Monessen won 53-33 in their recent non-league challenge against Clairton (Clairton, PA)
Next up, the Rockets confront the Geibel Catholic Gators (Connellsville, PA) in a WPIAL 1A 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Jefferson-Morgan will attempt to improve on its 0-14 season record. The Gators come into the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 50-44 league win over Avella (Avella, PA).