Mustangs
| 02/18/25 vs Claysburg-Kimmel | 69-50 |
| 02/10/25 @ Windber | 53-39 |
| 02/07/25 vs West Shamokin | 47-33 |
| 02/04/25 vs Homer-Center | 64-47 |
| 01/30/25 vs Cambria Heights | 63-39 |
| 01/28/25 @ Conemaugh Township | 44-40 |
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Portage walked away with it. They took down the Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs 69-50 on Tuesday. The win was nothing new for the Mustangs as they're now sitting on six straight.
Portage's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Owen Gouse, who on his way to 14 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Ethan Hodge, who posted ten points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Several Bulldogs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Cory Walter, who scored seven points and five boards. What's more, Walter also posted a 33% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Brayden Haney was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to six assists and six rebounds.
Portage pushed their record up to 19-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.3 points over those games. As for Claysburg-Kimmel, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-12.
Portage didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 66-62 victory against Bishop McCort on the 22nd. Claysburg-Kimmel does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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