Preview: Pottsgrove Falcons vs. Owen J. Roberts Wildcats
The Pottsgrove Falcons will finish 2023 at home by hosting the Owen J. Roberts Wildcats at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Pottsgrove is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt want to keep things rolling.
Even though Pottsgrove has not done well against Pope John Paul II recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way last Friday. Pottsgrove came out on top in a nail-biter against Pope John Paul II and snuck past 48-46. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Pottsgrove has scored all year.
Meanwhile, Owen J. Roberts had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 60-44 win over Pennridge on Saturday. The win was just what Owen J. Roberts needed coming off of a 73-40 defeat in their prior contest.
Pottsgrove's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.0 points per game. As for Owen J. Roberts, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5.
Pottsgrove came up short against Owen J. Roberts in their previous matchup back in January of 2020, falling 62-49. Will Pottsgrove have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
