West Branch played a tough game on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Moshannon Valley Black Knights/Damsels and fell 78-50. The Warriors were down 59-33 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Despite the loss, West Branch still got an impressive performance from Easton Emigh, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine boards. Dylan McGonigal was another key player, putting up nine points and seven rebounds.
Moshannon Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaden Mills, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten boards. What's more, Mills also posted a 54% shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Troy Canner, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
West Branch's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Moshannon Valley, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
West Branch wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 62-50 loss against Southern Huntingdon County on the 12th. Moshannon Valley and Harmony Area will compete for holiday cheer at 7:15 p.m. on Monday.
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