Lauren Ligenza commands the offense for a Blue Raiders win
By Team Reports
Dec 12, 2023, 9:59pm
Recap: Tamaqua Blue Raiders vs. Pottsville Crimson Tide
The Tamaqua Blue Raiders won the last time they faced the Pottsville Crimson Tide, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Tamaqua snuck past Pottsville with a 50-44 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Tamaqua.
Tamaqua's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lauren Ligenza, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Ligenza has scored at least 25% of Tamaqua's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendle Miller, who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds.
Tamaqua's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Pottsville, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tamaqua will be home for the holidays to greet Lehighton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Pottsville will be home for the holidays to greet Jim Thorpe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jim Thorpe is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
