Basketball Recap: Petersburg Find Success

Petersburg posted their closest win since December 16, 2023 on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the East Hardy Cougars, sneaking past 52-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Vikings have posted against the Cougars since March 31, 2021.

Vikings

Previous 2 Games

01/31/25 @ East Hardy	52-49
01/29/25 @ Frankfort	77-76

The win made it two in a row for Petersburg and bumps their season record up to 6-5. As for East Hardy, they moved to 9-5 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Petersburg will face off against Philip Barbour at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Considering Petersburg has lost three straight at home and Philip Barbour four straight on the road , this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum. As for East Hardy, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the East Hardy Cougars challenge the Union Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.