The Panther Valley Panthers were the 67-51 winner over the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes when they last played one another back in December of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. Panther Valley's rough 61-37 loss to Schuylkill Haven on Wednesday might stick with them for a while.
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mikayla Yuricheck, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds. Those 11 points set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Maddison Maynard, who scored 13 points along with three steals.
Panther Valley's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Schuylkill Haven, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Panther Valley will square off against Pottsville at 7:30 p.m. on January 5, 2024. Schuylkill Haven won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Weatherly at 6:00 p.m. on December 28th. The timing isn't great for Weatherly: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Schuylkill Haven has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
