Pottsville had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 68-59 win over the Hazleton Area Cougars on Tuesday. This was payback for the Crimson Tide, who suffered a 54-47 loss the last time these two teams met.
Pottsville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Derek Watkins, who made all 7 shots he took racking up 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryder Bowers, who made all 5 shots he took racking up 15 points.
Hazleton Area's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pottsville will host Blue Mountain at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hazleton Area, they will be playing at home against Harrisburg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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