Leechburg lost against Northgate back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Leechburg Blue Devils were outmatched by the Northgate Flames and fell 62-34. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 695th, while the Flames are ranked 311th).
When it comes to explaining why Leechburg lost, don't look at Rocco Vigna. Despite the final result, he posted eight points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Jake Cummings, who had four points and ten rebounds.
Leechburg's loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Northgate, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Eden Christian Academy the next time they take the court. Northgate will head out to face Eden Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Leechburg will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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