Portage won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They took a blow against the Cambria Heights Highlanders, falling 79-43. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Highlanders earlier this season, when they won 49-46.
| 01/31/25 @ Cambria Heights | 22 |
| 01/29/25 vs Conemaugh Township | 33 |
| 01/27/25 @ Conemaugh Township | 26 |
| 01/24/25 vs United | 23 |
| 01/23/25 @ United | 15 |
When it comes to explaining why Portage lost, don't look at Kendall Bednarski. Despite the final result, she went 8 for 18 on her way to 22 points. The game was Bednarski's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Britton Myher also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Cambria Heights was led to victory by Gracey Vinglish and Sienna Kirsch. Vinglish went 14 of 20 en route to 40 points and five rebounds, while Kirsch dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 boards. Kirsch has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 29 times she's played. Markie Bender was another key player, putting up six points along with nine rebounds and three steals.
Portage's defeat dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Cambria Heights, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-5.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Portage will take on River Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. River Valley will roll in looking for their 23rd straight victory, something Portage surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cambria Heights, they will challenge Rockwood at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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