The Laurel Highlands Mustangs will take on Sewickley Academy in a tournament on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Laurel Highlands turned things around against Connellsville on Monday. They enjoyed a cozy 56-41 win over the Falcons.
Meanwhile, Sewickley Academy waltzed into their match on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Winchester Thurston 58-27. That 31 point margin sets a new team best for Sewickley Academy this season.
Sewickley Academy pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 22 points. As for Laurel Highlands, their win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6.
Laurel Highlands came up short against Sewickley Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 59-55. Can Laurel Highlands avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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