Basketball Preview: Palmyra-Eagle Panthers vs. Montello Hilltoppers
The Palmyra-Eagle Panthers will head out to take on the Montello Hilltoppers at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Palmyra-Eagle has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Palmyra-Eagle is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They walked away with a 62-53 victory over Waterloo on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Montello is still winless after their match against Cambria-Friesland on Thursday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Hilltoppers by a score of 58-55. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Montello has suffered since November 28, 2023.
Montello's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Palmyra-Eagle, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Palmyra-Eagle took their victory against Montello in their previous matchup back in January by a conclusive 75-49. The rematch might be a little tougher for Palmyra-Eagle since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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