Basketball Recap: Jaylen Henry's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Conemaugh Valley over United

Conemaugh Valley suffered their biggest loss since March 8, 2024 on Tuesday. They lost 71-46 to the United Lions. The Blue Jays were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-12.

Several Blue Jays players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jaylen Henry, who posted 18 points and four steals. Henry is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lance Masser, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine boards.

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Previous 2 Games

01/28/25 vs United	46-71
01/25/25 vs Portage	53-60

Even though they lost, Conemaugh Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in four consecutive matchups.

Conemaugh Valley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. As for United, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-6.

Conemaugh Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 66-61 victory against Northern Cambria on the 30th. As for United, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 66-52 defeat against Conemaugh Township on the 30th.