Basketball Game Preview: Parkway West HOYAS vs. Overbrook Panthers

The Parkway West HOYAS will head out on the road to take on the Overbrook Panthers at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Last Wednesday, Parkway West ended up a good deal behind Thomas A. Edison and lost 57-41.

The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Kemba Brown, who posted 17 points. Her afternoon made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mariyah Davis, who had 15 points.

Meanwhile, Overbrook is still winless after their contest against John Bartram on Monday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-47 heartbreaker at the hands of the Braves. One positive for the Panthers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Overbrook's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Parkway West, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.

Parkway West took their victory against Overbrook when the teams last played back in December of 2023 by a conclusive 50-27. Does Parkway West have another victory up their sleeve, or will Overbrook turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.