Selinsgrove played a tough match on Monday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the Shamokin Area Indians, falling 75-44. While losing is never fun, the Seals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 356th, while the Indians are ranked 43rd).
Selinsgrove's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gavin Bastian, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Walter, who scored eight points.
Shamokin Area got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Rylan Price out in front who went 5 for 8 on his way to 16 points and five rebounds. That's the most boards Price has posted since back in December of 2024. Joe Hile was another key player, going 5 of 11 en route to 13 points and seven rebounds.
Selinsgrove now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Shamokin Area, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 19-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Selinsgrove will take on Hughesville at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Selinsgrove is facing Hughesville at the right time seeing as Hughesville is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Shamokin Area, they will face off against Trinity at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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