Basketball Game Preview: Jenkintown Drakes vs. Hatboro-Horsham Hatters

The Jenkintown Drakes will face off against the Hatboro-Horsham Hatters at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

On Tuesday, Jenkintown was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 62-56 to MAST Community Charter. The loss continues a trend for the Drakes in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost four in a row.

Despite the defeat, Jenkintown saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Manny Bowens posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was Matt Ecker, who earned 11 points.

Meanwhile, Hatboro-Horsham had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They had just enough and edged out Council Rock North 58-55. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hatters have posted since December 3, 2024.

Jenkintown now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Hatboro-Horsham, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.