Jim Thorpe is on a three-game streak of home losses, the Cardinals an eight-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Jim Thorpe Olympians will take on the Pine Grove Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Friday, Jim Thorpe came up short against the Spartans and fell 64-52. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Jim Thorpe in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, Pine Grove also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to the Indians by a score of 58-45. While losing is never fun, Pine Grove can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 635th, while the Indians are ranked 307th).
Jim Thorpe's loss dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Pine Grove, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-18.
Things could have been worse for Jim Thorpe, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 61-45 loss to the Cardinals in their previous matchup back in January. Will Jim Thorpe have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
