After three games on the road, Spring-Ford is heading back home. They will take on the Northeastern Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Spring-Ford and Perkiomen Valley squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but sadly Spring-Ford had to settle for second. They took a 62-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vikings. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Spring-Ford in their matchups with Perkiomen Valley: they've now lost seven in a row.
Despite the defeat, Spring-Ford got a solid performance out of Anna Azzara, who scored 24 points along with two steals. Azzara hasn't dropped below two steals for nine straight games. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie L pettinelli, who scored ten points along with five assists.
Meanwhile, Northeastern sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 58-55 win over Manheim Township last Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back wins for Northeastern.
Northeastern's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nylah Davis, who scored 17 points along with five rebounds and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Davis has scored all season. Colleen Finnegan was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with seven rebounds.
Spring-Ford's loss dropped their record down to 23-6. As for Northeastern, their victory bumped their record up to 24-4.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Spring-Ford have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 26.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Northeastern struggles in that department as they've been averaging 24.5 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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