Panther Valley won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were outmatched by the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears and fell 73-46. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 51-29.
Panther Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daniel Wehr, who posted nine points and seven rebounds. Logan FIsher was another key player, putting up six points and eight boards.
Jace Yedsena was his usual excellent self, going 13 for 22 on his way to 37 points along with six rebounds and three steals for Mahanoy Area. Yedsena's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Tanner Zawada, who shot 5-for-7 from beyond the arc and dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 assists.
Panther Valley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season. As for Mahanoy Area, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 16-0.
Panther Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 65-50 win against Pine Grove on the 21st. As for Mahanoy Area, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 58-32 victory against North Schuylkill on the 21st.
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