Basketball Recap: Cumberland Valley Extends Road Winning Streak to Seven

By Team Reports Jan 23, 2025, 8:11am

Basketball Recap: Cumberland Valley Eagles vs. Harrisburg Cougars

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A well-balanced attack led Cumberland Valley over Harrisburg in every quarter on their way to victory on Wednesday. The Cumberland Valley Eagles blew past the Harrisburg Cougars 56-34. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matches by 21 points or more this season.

Cumberland Valley was led to victory by Nolan Buzalka and Creston Austin. Buzalka dropped a double-double on 16 points and 15 rebounds, while Austin dropped a double-double on 13 points and 14 boards. The dominant performance also gave Austin a new career-high in blocks (six). Another player making a difference was Jared Dolimpio, who went 5 for 6 en route to 11 points.

Cumberland Valley pushed their record up to 15-3 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. As for Harrisburg, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Cumberland Valley will be playing at home against Central Dauphin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Central Dauphin is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62 points per game this season. As for Harrisburg, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Harrisburg Cougars face off against the Central Dauphin East Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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