Purchase Line lost a heartbreaker on Wednesday after a huge 34-point win in their prior game. They fell just short of the Portage Mustangs by a score of 56-54. The Red Dragons haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Purchase Line lost, don't look at Rylee Mahaffey. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jianna Hopkins, who scored nine points plus eight rebounds and three steals.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Portage to victory, but perhaps none more so than Britton Myher, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Payton Noll, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 11 rebounds.
Purchase Line's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Portage, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Purchase Line will welcome Conemaugh Valley at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Portage, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Shamokin at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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