The Tulpehocken Trojans's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They fell 43-33 to Brandywine Heights Area. Tulpehocken has struggled against Brandywine Heights Area recently, as their match on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Tulpehocken's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lucas Werner, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds. Those 12 rebounds set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Aidan Schwalm, who scored nine points.
Tulpehocken's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Brandywine Heights Area, their win bumped their record up to 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tulpehocken will be home for the holidays to greet Conrad Weiser at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Conrad Weiser presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Tulpehocken in Pennsylvania (Conrad Weiser is ranked 251st, while Tulpehocken is ranked 667th). Brandywine Heights Area won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Pequea Valley at 7:00 p.m. on December 15th.
