The Pen Argyl Green Knights's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They took a serious blow against Notre Dame-Green Pond, falling 70-38. While losing is never fun, Pen Argyl can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 626th, while the Crusaders are ranked 113th).
Despite the loss, Pen Argyl saw an underclassman step up: Mason Soos scored 11 points along with five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Chase Kennedy, who scored 13 points.
Pen Argyl struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. They are 1-5 when they can't control their own glass like that.
Pen Argyl dropped their record down to 4-17 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Notre Dame-Green Pond, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-2.
Pen Argyl will head out on the road to face off against the Slaters at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Notre Dame-Green Pond, they will be playing at home against the Warriors at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Wilson Area and the Crusaders are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
