The Valley Forge Patriots will head out to face off against the Oberlin The Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley Forge has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 16.
Last Friday, Valley Forge was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 26-20 to Normandy. The contest marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Oberlin). They blew past Lake Ridge Academy 78-36 on Saturday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the The Phoenix with their most commanding win of the season.
Valley Forge better keep an eye on Josiah Bowen-Pride. He was instrumental in Oberlin's win, dropping a double-double on 22 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Landon Smith, who went 8 for 14 en route to 21 points.
Oberlin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Valley Forge's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Oberlin, their win bumped their record up to 7-8.
Valley Forge was able to grind out a solid victory over Oberlin when the teams last played back in February of 2024, winning 54-43. The rematch might be a little tougher for Valley Forge since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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