Upper Darby lost to William Penn back in December of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Royals secured a 64-60 W over the Bearcats. While the Royals didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
When it comes to explaining why William Penn lost, don't look at Nasir Barnes. Despite the final result, he posted 24 points. Barnes' evening made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least 24 points. Another player making a difference was Yoziah Romero, who scored nine points.
Upper Darby's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for William Penn, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Upper Darby will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Marple Newtown at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for William Penn, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 85-76 win against J.P. McCaskey on the 28th.
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