It was a good run, but North Star unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They fell 49-39 to the McConnellsburg Spartans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 45-40 back in December of 2024.
Ethan Smith
| 03/03/25 vs McConnellsburg | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Chestnut Ridge | 2 |
| 02/21/25 vs Everett | 2 |
| 02/14/25 vs West Branch | 3 |
| 02/13/25 @ Bishop Carroll | 5 |
| + 16 more games |
North Star lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Ethan Smith, who posted 18 points and six boards. He has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 21 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Toby Sheehan, who had seven points in addition to ten rebounds and three blocks.
McConnellsburg's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hoyt Glenn, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten steals. Brayden Ramsey was another key player, shooting 44% from the field en route to 17 points and three steals.
North Star's defeat dropped their record down to 20-6. As for McConnellsburg, the win was the 24th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 25-1.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. North Star will host Shady Side Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (North Star has won seven straight at home, while Shady Side Academy won six straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for McConnellsburg, they will welcome Greensburg Central Catholic at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. McConnellsburg is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.6 points per game this season.
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