The Berwick Bulldogs pushed their score all the way to 55 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. The matchup between Berwick and Hazleton Area wasn't particularly close, with Berwick falling 71-55. Berwick has struggled against Hazleton Area recently, as their matchup on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Berwick's loss came despite strong showings from Gabby Starr and RaeAnna Andreas. Starr scored 11 points along with eight rebounds and four steals, while Andreas scored 20 points along with three blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Andreas has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Lewis, who scored 12 points.
It was another big night for Sophia Shults, who scored 23 points along with seven rebounds and two steals for Hazleton Area. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Benyo, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 14 rebounds.
Berwick has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for Hazleton Area, the victory (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 15-1.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Pittston the next time they take the court. Berwick will head out to face Pittston at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Hazleton Area will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
