Preview: Meyersdale Red Raiders vs. Berlin Brothersvalley Mountaineers
Meyersdale is 0-10 against Berlin Brothersvalley since January of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Meyersdale Red Raiders will be playing at home against the Berlin Brothersvalley Mountaineers at 7:00 p.m. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Meyersdale has struggled recently with five losses in a row, while Berlin Brothersvalley will arrive with nine straight victories.
Meyersdale suffered their biggest loss since December 14, 2023 on Tuesday. They were dealt a 70-32 loss at the hands of Windber. Meyersdale was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-13.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Spencer Whitfield, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Matthew Hainsworth, who scored six points along with five rebounds and two blocks.
In what's become a running theme this season, Berlin Brothersvalley gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They breezed by North Star at home to the tune of 97-59. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 49-28.
Pace Prosser continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 32 points and 14 rebounds. Prosser is absolutely dominating the point category: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. Craig Jarvis was another key contributor, going 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 26 points and 3 assists.
Meyersdale's defeat was their third straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 1-14. As for Berlin Brothersvalley, their victory bumped their record up to 12-1.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Meyersdale have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 27.3 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Berlin Brothersvalley, though, as they've been averaging only 32 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Meyersdale was taken down by Berlin Brothersvalley 100-30 in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Meyersdale 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.
