A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Cougars challenge the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Blackhawk is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 12 games.
Last Thursday, Blackhawk didn't have too much trouble with Greater Latrobe as they won 72-56. Given the Cougars' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Wildcats are ranked 156th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Aubree Hupp
| 02/06/25 vs Greater Latrobe | 17 |
| 02/03/25 @ Hampton | 30 |
| 01/30/25 vs Lincoln Park Performing Arts | 24 |
| 01/27/25 @ Central Valley | 28 |
| 01/24/25 @ Lincoln Park Performing Arts | 19 |
| + 21 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Blackhawk to victory, but perhaps none more so than Aubree Hupp, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 18 rebounds. Hupp's evening made it 26 games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. Ava Pagani was another key player, going 7 of 10 to rack up 20 points.
Blackhawk smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Meanwhile, North Allegheny was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 46-42 to Cathedral Prep.
Blackhawk pushed their record up to 19-2 with the win, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.2 points over those games. As for North Allegheny, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-11.
Blackhawk came up short against North Allegheny in their previous meeting back in December of 2016, falling 55-47. Will Blackhawk 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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