Preview: Pymatuning Valley Lakers vs. Chalker Wildcats
Pymatuning Valley is 7-1 against Chalker since January of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Pymatuning Valley Lakers will be staying on the road to face off against the Chalker Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on January 19th. Pymatuning Valley has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 851 points over their last 12 games.
Pymatuning Valley put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They put the hurt on Mathews with a sharp 81-57 victory. Pymatuning Valley's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Blake Krznaric, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. Zane Neczeporenko was another key contributor, almost dropping a triple-double on 13 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists.
Chalker can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They blew past Bloomfield, posting a 66-31 victory on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Chalker has posted yet this season.
Pymatuning Valley has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. As for Chalker, their victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-9.
Everything came up roses for Pymatuning Valley against Chalker when the teams last played back in January of 2023 as the team secured a 79-44 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pymatuning Valley since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
