Basketball Recap: Amir Drummond's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Bensalem over Garnet Valley

If Bensalem was riding high fresh off their 57-33 takedown of Owen J. Roberts last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bensalem Fighting Owls took a 72-54 bruising from the Garnet Valley Jaguars on Tuesday. The Fighting Owls were not able to make up for their loss to the Jaguars from their previous meeting back in March of 2022.

Bensalem's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Amir Drummond, who posted 16 points and six assists. Christian Lee was another key player, going 5-for-9 to rack up 15 points.

Bensalem's loss dropped their record down to 15-10. As for Garnet Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bensalem will host Neshaminy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Garnet Valley, they will be playing at home against Plymouth Whitemarsh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.