The Laurel Highlands Mustangs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fourth straight loss. They fell to Sewickley Academy 59-55. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Despite the loss, Laurel Highlands still got an impressive performance from Ethan Koffler, who scored 19 points. Koffler continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Antwan Black, who scored 12 points.
Laurel Highlands has fallen quite a ways from their 25-4 record last season and are now at 2-7. As for Sewickley Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
Laurel Highlands and Franklin Regional will round out the year against one another at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday at. One thing working in Franklin Regional's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season. As for Sewickley Academy, they will square off against Union Area at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Union Area's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last five matches.
