West Shamokin typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday River Valley proved too difficult a challenge. They snuck past the West Shamokin Wolves with a 64-58 victory. The win was all the more spectacular given the Panthers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 442nd, while the Wolves are ranked 181st).
River Valley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Max Persichetti, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 13 assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryson McDowell, who went 6 for 10 on his way to 12 points and five rebounds.
Defeat or not, West Shamokin got some senior leadership from Braydn Rodgers and Jude Olinger. Rodgers posted 25 points and six boards, while Olinger dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. What's more, Rodgers also posted a 71% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Easton Barrett, who earned eight points in addition to six boards and three steals.
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| 01/30/25 - Away | 64-58 W |
| 01/07/25 - Home | 49-62 L |
| 01/18/24 - Home | 51-38 W |
| 12/15/23 - Away | 40-42 L |
| 02/01/23 - Home | 37-40 L |
| + 3 more games |
River Valley's win bumped their record up to 9-13. As for West Shamokin, their loss dropped their record down to 16-4.
River Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for West Shamokin, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 59-46 victory against Conemaugh Township on the 4th.
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