Basketball Recap: Upper Moreland's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Upper Moreland came into Thursday's match having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Springfield Township Spartans 59-57. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since January 18, 2024.

Upper Moreland's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 6-9. As for Springfield Township, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.

Upper Moreland and Springfield Township could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. Upper Moreland will take on Lower Moreland at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday down 230 places (366 vs. 136). Upper Moreland is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Similarly, Springfield Township (ranked 402nd) will meet Cheltenham (ranked 39th) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.