Preview: Pleasant Valley Bears vs. Pocono Mountain East Cardinals
The Pleasant Valley Bears will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Pocono Mountain East Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Pleasant Valley posted their biggest win since December 1, 2023 on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 73-48 margin over Lehigh Valley Academy. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Pleasant Valley.
Meanwhile, Pocono Mountain East had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They secured a 70-66 W over East Stroudsburg North last Thursday. The victory was just what Pocono Mountain East needed coming off of a 71-24 defeat in their prior contest.
Pleasant Valley's win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Pocono Mountain East, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Pleasant Valley lost to Pocono Mountain East at home by a decisive 71-52 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Pleasant Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.