The Tamaqua Blue Raiders will take on the Williams Valley Vikings at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Last Monday, Tamaqua was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 44-39 to North Schuylkill. While the Blue Raiders didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Spartans 8-4 in the first quarter.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Millie Black, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 14 boards. Lauren Ligenza was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to 12 rebounds and three blocks.
Even though they lost, Tamaqua smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 22 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Williams Valley entered their tilt with Weatherly on Monday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They claimed a resounding 63-11 victory over Weatherly. The Vikings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 20 points or more this season.
Tamaqua's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-5. As for Williams Valley, their win bumped their record up to 18-2.
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