The Upper Perkiomen Indians were the 57-26 winner over the Norristown Eagles when they last played one another back in January of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The matchup between the two teams wasn't particularly close, with Upper Perkiomen falling 50-36.
When it comes to explaining why Upper Perkiomen lost on Thursday, one person who can't be blamed is Erin States. Despite the final result, she scored 19 points. That was a full 52.8% of Upper Perkiomen's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Upper Perkiomen's defeat was their 17th straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 4-13. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 23.3 points per game. As for Norristown, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Upper Perkiomen will square off against Upper Merion Area at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Norristown, they will head out on the road to take on Methacton at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
