Penns Manor had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Somerset Eagles 43-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Comets have posted since December 18, 2024.
Penns Manor found their leader in freshman Adia Lieb, who posted 17 points and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Clara Henry, who almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine boards.
Somerset lost on Monday despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Eve Housley, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 17 games she's played dating back to last season. Anna Moon was another key player, putting up seven points and three blocks.
Penns Manor didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 66-18 victory against Conemaugh Valley on the 3rd. As for Somerset, they have also already played their next game, a 52-31 defeat against Westmont Hilltop on the 3rd.
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