Basketball Recap: Laurel Highlands Snaps 12-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Laurel Highlands can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They strolled past the Connellsville Falcons with points to spare, taking the game 56-41. That's more bragging rights for the Mustangs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Mustangs

Previous 5 Games

12/23/24 @ Connellsville	56-41
12/20/24 @ Greater Latrobe	47-61
12/18/24 @ University	49-65
12/17/24 vs Gateway	50-53
12/13/24 @ McKeesport	58-63

Laurel Highlands' victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. As for Connellsville, their defeat was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-7.

Laurel Highlands and Connellsville could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. Laurel Highlands (ranked 442nd) will meet Sewickley Academy (ranked 135th) at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Connellsville will take on Jeannette at 3:30 p.m. on Friday down 403 places (511 vs. 108).