Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Richland overwhelms Chestnut Ridge
January 19, 2009: New Paris, PA 15554 Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Richland Rams (Johnstown, PA) and the host Chestnut Ridge Lions (New Paris, PA), saw Richland's basketball squad trounce Chestnut Ridge by a count of 70-38.
With the victory, Richland upgrades its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Rams host Cambria Heights (Patton, PA) to play the Highlanders in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 21. The Highlanders come into the challenge with a record of 12-1. Cambria Heights won 48-32 in their recent league challenge against Bedford (Bedford, PA)
Next up, the Lions play the Tussey Mountain Titans (Saxton, PA) in a Sideling Hill challenge, on Tuesday, January 20. Chestnut Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 1-13 season record. The Titans come into the challenge with a 9-1 record after their 74-51 non-league win over Juniata Valley (Alexandria, PA).