Cochranton was the 50-37 winner over Mercer when they last played one another back in March of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Cochranton Cardinals might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 70-41 to the Mercer Mustangs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 334th, while the Mustangs are ranked 79th).
Cochranton's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Mercer, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Cochranton will finish 2024 at home by hosting West Middlesex at 7:30 p.m. on December 30th. Mercer will wrap up 2024 with a road trip to face off against Kennedy Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Mercer's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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