Portage entered their tilt with West Shamokin on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They enjoyed a cozy 47-33 victory over the West Shamokin Wolves. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 54-48 back in January.
Bode Layo
| 02/07/25 vs West Shamokin | 15 |
| 02/04/25 vs Homer-Center | 18 |
| 01/30/25 vs Cambria Heights | 15 |
Portage's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bode Layo, who went 6 of 11 to rack up 15 points and eight rebounds. Layo's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Owen Gouse, who went 8 for 14 on his way to 17 points.
Portage's victory bumped their record up to 17-5. As for West Shamokin, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 17-5.
Portage and West Shamokin should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. Portage (ranked 126th) will meet Windber (ranked 342nd) at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Portage is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road. Meanwhile, West Shamokin will square off against Purchase Line at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday up 505 places (176 vs. 681).
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