Basketball Recap: Laurel Highlands Takes a Loss

Mustangs

Previous 5 Games

12/12/25 vs McKeesport	52-54
12/09/25 @ Waynesburg Central	76-60
12/06/25 @ Ligonier Valley	74-72
12/05/25 vs Yough	67-32
12/02/25 vs Chartiers Valley	36-74

After a string of three wins, Laurel Highlands's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the McKeesport Tigers by a score of 54-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since December 17, 2024.

Laurel Highlands' loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for McKeesport, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.

Laurel Highlands will take on Gateway in a holiday battle at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McKeesport, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Greater Johnstown at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.