Basketball Recap: Avonworth Gets Big Victory over Higher-Ranked Shady Side Academy

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Previous 6 Games

01/31/26 - Away	34-31 W
12/10/24 - Home	83-49 W
12/05/23 - Away	69-60 W
12/13/22 - Home	44-73 L
03/04/22 - Neutral	54-66 L
02/19/18 - Neutral	55-71 L

While Avonworth's win against Shady Side Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Antelopes narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bulldogs 34-31. The win was all the more spectacular given the Antelopes' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 432nd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 66th).

Avonworth's victory bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Shady Side Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.

Looking ahead, Avonworth will welcome Ambridge at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shady Side Academy, they will head out to challenge Steel Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will be up against the Ironmen's rather soft defense (which has allowed 67.29 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.