Basketball Game Preview: Pymatuning Valley Lakers vs. Grand Valley Mustangs

Pymatuning Valley has won seven straight games at home, while Grand Valley has won seven straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Pymatuning Valley Lakers will welcome the Grand Valley Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Grand Valley took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Pymatuning Valley, who comes in off a win.

Last Friday, Pymatuning Valley didn't have too much trouble with Bristol as they won 36-17.

Pymatuning Valley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zoey Painter, who posted eight points in addition to five boards and four steals. Painter is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last four games she's played. Jolene Sharpe was another key player, putting up six points along with 11 rebounds and four steals.

Pymatuning Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 13 consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Grand Valley's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They took a 65-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lakeview.

Grand Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Pymatuning Valley, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.

Pymatuning Valley couldn't quite finish off Grand Valley in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 and fell 37-35. Will Pymatuning Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.