Basketball Recap: West Shamokin Drops Season-High Score on United

Wolves

Team Score

01/15/25 @ United	56
12/04/24 vs Northern Cambria	50
12/10/24 vs Conemaugh Valley	41
11/29/24 @ Moniteau	40
12/27/24 @ Westmont Hilltop	39

West Shamokin scored the most points they've had this season on Wednesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the United Lions by a score of 59-56. The Wolves' loss continues a trend for the team, making it eight in a row.

United's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lilly McGinnis led the charge by putting up 26 points along with five rebounds and three steals. McGinnis is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Esposito, who posted 15 points and eight boards.

West Shamokin's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for United, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.

West Shamokin has already played their next matchup (against Marion Center), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. United didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 45-38 win against Northern Cambria on the 17th.