Norristown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 49-21 loss at the hands of the Upper Merion Area Vikings. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Despite the loss, Norristown saw an underclassman step up: freshman Addison Oneil posted nine points.
Kennedy Coles went supernova for Upper Merion Area, going 10 of 22 on her way to 22 points in addition to eight steals and six boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Coles has scored at least a third of Upper Merion Area's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabby Callison, who had four points and three steals.
Norristown's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-3. As for Upper Merion Area, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
It'll be Battle of the Birds when the Norristown Eagles face off against the Pottsgrove Falcons at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Upper Merion Area, they will head out to take on Pope John Paul II at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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