The J.P. McCaskey Red Tornado will take on the Lebanon Cedars at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, J.P. McCaskey lost to Hempfield on the road by a 73-55 margin.
Meanwhile, Lebanon hadn't done well against Manheim Township recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Lebanon came out on top against Manheim Township by a score of 62-52. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Cedars' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 470th, while the Blue Streaks are ranked 196th).
J.P. McCaskey has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.3 points per game. As for Lebanon, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-8.
J.P. McCaskey came up short against Lebanon in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 63-56. Will J.P. McCaskey have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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