The Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers will head out on the road to challenge the Central Dragons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Monday, Westmont Hilltop was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 40-35 to Bishop Carroll. While losing is never fun, the Hilltoppers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 214th, while the Huskies are ranked 89th).
Meanwhile, Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 55-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bellwood-Antis.
Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Westmont Hilltop, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-7.
Everything came up roses for Westmont Hilltop against Central in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 54-26 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Westmont Hilltop 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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