Cumberland Valley is on a four-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Chambersburg an eight-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Cumberland Valley Eagles will be home for the holidays to greet the Chambersburg Trojans at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Cumberland Valley focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 15 on Thursday.
Last Thursday, Cumberland Valley didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Carlisle, but they still walked away with a 40-35 victory. That 40-35 margin sets a new team best for Cumberland Valley this season.
Among those leading the charge was Sienna Manns, who scored ten points along with five steals. She also posted two blocks for the first time this season. Greta Dwyer was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Chambersburg lost to Central Dauphin on the road by a decisive 45-28 margin on Tuesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Chambersburg has scored all season.
Cumberland Valley's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5. As for Chambersburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Cumberland Valley against Chambersburg in their previous meeting back in January as the squad secured a 56-23 win. Does Cumberland Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Chambersburg turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
