If Northern Bedford County was feeling good fresh off their 68-47 takedown of Tussey Mountain on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Panthers took a 73-59 bruising from Forbes Road on Monday. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Forbes Road earlier this season, when they won 58-46.
Nathan Eckenroad
| 12/02/25 @ Meyersdale | 18 |
| 02/02/26 vs Forbes Road | 17 |
| 12/30/25 @ Forbes Road | 17 |
| 01/16/26 vs Everett | 13 |
| 01/09/26 vs Tussey Mountain | 13 |
| + 14 more games |
Northern Bedford County's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathan Eckenroad, who almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine rebounds. Eckenroad has become a key player for the Panthers: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least 15 points, but 7-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Nevin Lloyd, who posted 15 points and three steals.
Northern Bedford County dropped their record down to 9-11 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Forbes Road, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northern Bedford County will face off against Claysburg-Kimmel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Forbes Road, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fannett Metal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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