The Hazleton Area Cougars will be playing at home against the Pittston Patriots at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Hazleton Area turned things around against Greater Nanticoke Area on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 84-54 win over the Trojans. That looming 84-54 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cougars yet this season.
Meanwhile, Pittston made easy work of Greater Nanticoke Area on Saturday and carried off a 58-38 victory. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Pittston's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-4. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.7 points per game. As for Hazleton Area, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
Hazleton Area took their win against Pittston in their previous matchup back in January of 2024 by a conclusive 50-27. Does Hazleton Area have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pittston turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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