
Spartans
03/03/25 vs North Star | 49-39 |
02/27/25 vs Windber | 48-34 |
02/21/25 vs Berlin Brothersvalley | 71-31 |
02/19/25 vs Westinghouse | 68-26 |
02/14/25 vs Claysburg-Kimmel | 77-36 |
+ 19 more games |
McConnellsburg entered their tilt with North Star on Monday with 23 consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with 24. They walked away with a 49-39 win over the North Star Cougars. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 45-40 back in December of 2024.
McConnellsburg's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hoyt Glenn, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten steals. Glenn has been hot for a while, having posted four or more steals the last 11 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Brayden Ramsey, who shot 44% from the field on his way to 17 points and three steals.
McConnellsburg smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matches.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ethan Smith, who posted 18 points and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Toby Sheehan, who scored seven points along with ten rebounds and three blocks.
McConnellsburg's record now sits at 25-1. As for North Star, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 20-6 record.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. McConnellsburg will be playing at home against Greensburg Central Catholic at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (McConnellsburg has won 11 straight at home, while Greensburg Central Catholic won ten straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for North Star, they will welcome Shady Side Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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