Basketball Recap: Pymatuning Valley Picks Up Seventh Consecutive Victory

Lakers

Previous Games

01/17/25 vs Bristol	36-17
01/13/25 vs Chalker	48-37
01/06/25 @ St. John	63-27
12/30/24 vs Geneva	40-33
12/20/24 vs Windham	64-21
+ 2 more games

Pymatuning Valley had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27 points) and they went ahead and made it seven on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 36-17 win over the Bristol Panthers. That's more bragging rights for the Lakers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

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 along with five boards and four steals. Painter has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last four times she's played. Jolene Sharpe was another key player, putting up six points in addition to 11 rebounds and four steals.

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

Pymatuning Valley pushed their record up to 9-4 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.4 points per game. As for Bristol, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.

Pymatuning Valley will square off against Grand Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bristol, they will challenge Badger at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.