The Reading Red KNights were the 55-54 winner over the Cumberland Valley Eagles when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Reading took a 66-47 bruising from Cumberland Valley on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, Reading can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 67th, while Cumberland Valley is ranked 12th).
Nolan Buzalka continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Cumberland Valley, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 17 rebounds. JJ Lebo was another key contributor, scoring 18 points.
Reading's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-9. As for Cumberland Valley, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 23-3.
Reading will be playing at home against Red Lion at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Red Lion is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Reading will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Cumberland Valley, they will take on Chambersburg at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Chambersburg is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Cumberland Valley will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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