The Jersey Shore Bulldogs proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 35) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Shamokin Area and snuck past 52-50. The win made it back-to-back wins for Jersey Shore.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Jersey Shore to victory, but perhaps none more so than Peyton Dincher, who scored 15 points along with six assists. Dincher is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last ten games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jocelyn McCracken, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Jersey Shore has been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. As for Shamokin Area, their loss dropped their record down to 19-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jersey Shore will face off against Central Columbia at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Central Columbia is coming into the matchup with 13 straight wins at home, so Jersey Shore will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Shamokin Area, they will head out on the road to face off against Lewisburg at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Shamokin Area is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Lewisburg will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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