Basketball Recap: Pottsville Crimson Tide vs. Hazleton Area Cougars
Pottsville had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 68-59 win over the Hazleton Area Cougars on Tuesday. This was payback for the Crimson Tide, who suffered a 54-47 loss the last time these two teams met.
Pottsville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Derek Watkins, who made all 7 shots he took racking up 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryder Bowers, who made all 5 shots he took racking up 15 points.
Hazleton Area's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pottsville will host Blue Mountain at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hazleton Area, they will be playing at home against Harrisburg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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