The Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays will head out on the road to challenge the Purchase Line Red Dragons at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, Conemaugh Valley didn't have too much trouble with Ferndale as they won 71-57. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Blue Jays.
Meanwhile, Purchase Line had to endure a ten-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Harmony Area on Friday, sneaking past 46-43.
Conemaugh Valley better keep an eye on Jakob Mountain. He was instrumental in Purchase Line's win, going 5 for 10 on his way to 19 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Jacob Kauffman was another key player, putting up nine points.
Conemaugh Valley's record is now 11-8. As for Purchase Line, their victory ended a 19-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-17.
Everything went Conemaugh Valley's way against Purchase Line in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as Conemaugh Valley made off with an 85-62 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Mountain, who went 10 of 16 en route to 23 points in addition to five boards and three steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Conemaugh Valley still be able to contain Mountain? There's only one way to find out.
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