Pike Valley hadn't done well against Lakeside recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Pike Valley Panthers secured a 47-41 W over the Lakeside Knights. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.
Pike Valley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Breanna Reeves, who posted 11 points in addition to four steals and four blocks. Reeves is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Martin, who went 9 for 20 on her way to 19 points and eight boards.
Pike Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since the start of last season.
Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Marley McCoy, who put up six points and nine rebounds. McCoy continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Cambri Schoen was another key player, going 5 of 11 on her way to 13 points.
Panthers
| 01/10/25 @ Lakeside | 47-41 |
| 01/03/25 vs Centre | 51-30 |
| 12/20/24 vs Sylvan-Lucas | 34-51 |
| 12/17/24 @ Wakefield | 39-44 |
| 12/14/24 vs Wakefield | 38-31 |
Pike Valley's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4. As for Lakeside, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Pike Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 43-39 victory against Tescott on the 11th. As for Lakeside, they will venture away from home to challenge Thunder Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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