Port Jervis's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. It was close, but they capped 2024 with a 46-44 victory over the Eldred Yellowjackets. While the Raiders didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
When it comes to explaining why Eldred lost, don't look at Olivia Gonzalez. Despite the final result, she went 7 of 12 on her way to 19 points and five rebounds. That was a full 43.2% of Eldred's points, marking the third time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points.
Port Jervis' win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Eldred, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Port Jervis will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Fallsburg at 6:00 p.m. on January 10, 2025. As for Eldred, they will head out to face off against Chester at 6:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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