Basketball Recap: Penns Valley Area Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Rams

Team Score

12/10/24 vs Central Mountain	72
12/04/24 @ West Branch	63
12/09/24 vs Central	42
12/06/24 @ Westmont Hilltop	42
12/03/24 @ Tyrone	41

Penns Valley Area had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They managed a 72-67 victory over the Central Mountain Wildcats on Tuesday. The Rams' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

When it comes to explaining why Central Mountain lost, don't look at Hunter Hoy. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 22 points and 11 rebounds. With that strong performance, Hoy is now averaging an impressive 15.5 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Verrelli, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 15 points.

Penns Valley Area's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Central Mountain, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Penns Valley Area will challenge Huntingdon at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Huntingdon has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 218 points over their last three matches. As for Central Mountain, they will head out to take on Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Central Mountain is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.5 points per game this season.