Ellwood City came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 68-54 victory over the New Brighton Lions. That's more bragging rights for the Wolverine, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
| 12/20/24 @ New Brighton | 7 |
| 12/10/24 vs Laurel | 4 |
| 12/02/24 vs Sto-Rox | 4 |
| 11/29/24 vs Union Area | 4 |
| 11/30/24 vs Rochester | 3 |
Ellwood City's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kaleb Servick, who posted ten points in addition to seven steals and five assists. Those seven steals gave Servick a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jackson Kerr, who went 6 of 11 en route to 19 points.
Ellwood City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in four consecutive matchups.
Ellwood City's record is now 6-3. As for New Brighton, their loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ellwood City will venture away from home to face off against Clarion-Limestone at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for New Brighton, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Beaver Falls at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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