The Norristown Eagles just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Academy Park Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Norristown will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
Norristown is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Pope John Paul II on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Norristown lost 47-22 to Pope John Paul II. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 601st, while Pope John Paul II are ranked 75th).
Norristown's defeat came about despite a quality game from Adrianna Golston, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 boards. Addison O?Neil was another key player, putting up five points.
Meanwhile, Academy Park was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 50-44 to Merion Mercy Academy. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Academy Park's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Norristown, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.
Norristown skirted past Academy Park 38-35 in their previous meeting back in December of 2021. The rematch might be a little tougher for Norristown since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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