Wayne Hills hadn't done well against Wayne Valley recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Wayne Hills Patriots skirted past the Wayne Valley Indians 35-33. This was a revenge game for the Patriots: when they faced off against the Indians back in January, they had to take a 54-34 defeat.
Wayne Valley's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zachary Derstine, who went 5 of 8 en route to 11 points and seven rebounds. Derstine is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Nick D'Apolito, who posted seven points.
| 02/08/25 @ Wayne Valley | 35-33 |
| 01/28/25 @ Passaic | 57-50 |
| 01/21/25 @ DePaul Catholic | 53-50 |
| 01/11/25 @ Fort Lee | 48-34 |
| 01/07/25 @ Passaic Valley | 57-40 |
Wayne Hills pushed their record up to 11-8 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Wayne Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season.
Coming up, Wayne Hills will head out on the road to square off against Fair Lawn at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wayne Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Passaic Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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