Lehigh Valley Academy is on a seven-game streak of home losses, Jenkintown a six-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Saturday. The Lehigh Valley Academy Jaguars will host the Jenkintown Drakes at 6:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Saturday, Lehigh Valley Academy had to suffer through a 74-44 loss at the hands of Brandywine Heights Area.
Lehigh Valley Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Anders Heiney, who posted 15 points, and Davien Orozco, who put up 11 points. Donovan Roche also deserves some recognition as he scored his first points of the season.
Meanwhile, Jenkintown lost to Chester Charter Scholars Academy at home by a 66-49 margin on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Drakes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 682nd, while the Sabers are ranked 140th).
Jenkintown's loss dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Lehigh Valley Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Lehigh Valley Academy suffered a grim 62-42 defeat to Jenkintown in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Thankfully for Lehigh Valley Academy, Tommy Walsh (who shot 5-for-9 from long range and dropped a double-double on 32 points and 11 rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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