Ligonier Valley lost against Avonworth back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Ligonier Valley Rams were beaten by the Avonworth Antelopes 71-26. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 569th, while the Antelopes are ranked 171st).
Ligonier Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bella Pacienza, who posted five points. Ruby Smith was another key player, putting up eight points.
Even though they lost, Ligonier Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests.
Ligonier Valley has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season. As for Avonworth, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-6.
Ligonier Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Avonworth has already played their next game (against Fox Chapel), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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