Basketball Recap: Altoona Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Mountain Lions

Team Score

12/13/24 vs Central Dauphin East	66
12/09/24 vs Hollidaysburg	56
12/07/24 @ Baldwin	49
12/06/24 vs Peters Township	42
12/11/24 @ State College	41

Altoona had to endure a 12-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They pulled ahead with a 66-65 photo finish over the Central Dauphin East Panthers on Friday. The Mountain Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Altoona's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Central Dauphin East, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Altoona will take on Carlisle in a holiday battle at at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Dauphin East and State College will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.