Purchase Line extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were beaten by the River Valley Panthers 73-36. The Red Dragons were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in January.
As for River Valley, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. That looming 73-36 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
River Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Max Persichetti led the charge by shooting 83% from the field en route to 12 points and five assists. Those 83% shooting accuracy gave Persichetti a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bryson McDowell, who went 5-for-8 to rack up 13 points.
Purchase Line and Conemaugh Valley will compete for holiday cheer at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for River Valley, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Derry at 6:00 p.m. on the 29th.
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