Leechburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Serra Catholic Eagles, falling 66-34. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 78-36 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Leechburg had strong showings from Mason Scitticatt, who posted 15 points and five boards, and Connor Szymanski, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and ten rebounds.
Serra Catholic's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brayden Graham led the charge by dropping a double-double with 16 points and 11 boards. With that strong performance, Graham is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Kris Sharp, who earned 20 points.
Leechburg's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Serra Catholic, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leechburg will welcome Burrell at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Serra Catholic, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Eden Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m.
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