Marple Newtown and Neumann-Goretti squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Marple Newtown had to settle for second. They took a 79-67 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Neumann-Goretti Saints. While losing is never fun, the Fightin' Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 123rd, while the Saints are ranked 30th).
Marple Newtown has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-11 record this season. The win made it two in a row for Neumann-Goretti and bumps their season record up to 15-11.
Marple Newtown does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Neumann-Goretti, they will face off against Pottsgrove on Tuesday. One thing working in Neumann-Goretti's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 14 matchups.
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