Basketball Recap: Wyoming Valley West Piles Up the Points Against Carbondale Area

Wyoming Valley West's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They blew past the Carbondale Area Chargers 61-14. That looming 61-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Spartans yet this season.

With the win, Wyoming Valley West broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-5. As for Carbondale Area, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.

Wyoming Valley West and Carbondale Area could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. Wyoming Valley West (ranked 194th) will meet Pittston (ranked 50th) at 7:15 p.m. on January 6th. Meanwhile, Carbondale Area will face off against Elk Lake at 7:15 p.m. on Friday down 524 places (580 vs. 56).