Upper Merion Area was the 55-46 winner over Pottsgrove when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Upper Merion Area Vikings took a 53-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pottsgrove Falcons. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
| 01/23/25 @ Pottsgrove | 31 |
| 12/17/24 vs Pottsgrove | 22 |
| 12/10/24 @ Norristown | 22 |
| 02/06/24 @ Interboro | 21 |
| 12/13/24 vs Renaissance Academy | 21 |
When it comes to explaining why Upper Merion Area lost on Thursday, don't look at Kennedy Coles. Despite the final result, she posted 31 points along with seven boards and six steals. Those 31 points gave Coles a new career-high.
Even though they lost, Upper Merion Area smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive matchups.
Pottsgrove's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aleah Rockemore, who had 15 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendra Ivory, who put up six points and 13 rebounds.
Upper Merion Area's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Pottsgrove, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-10 record this season.
Upper Merion Area wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 63-24 win against Upper Perkiomen on the 28th. Pottsgrove has also already played their next matchup, a 53-25 loss against Downingtown West on the 24th.
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