The Warrior Run Defenders just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Muncy Indians at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Warrior Run fought the good fight in their overtime game against Central Columbia on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 52-51 to the Bluejays. The Defenders haven't had much luck with the Bluejays recently, as the team's come up short the last nine times they've met.
Meanwhile, Muncy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 51-47 to South Williamsport.
Warrior Run will need to focus on slowing down Nathan Rogers, one of several Muncy players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 11 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Dominic Guardini, who put up 12 points and four steals.
Even though they lost, Muncy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 21 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Warrior Run's defeat dropped their record down to 15-4. As for Muncy, their loss ended a 13-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 17-3.
Warrior Run strolled past Muncy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 by a score of 58-40. Does Warrior Run have another victory up their sleeve, or will Muncy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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