Jim Thorpe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-45 heartbreaker at the hands of the Panther Valley Panthers. While losing is never fun, the Olympians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 631st, while the Panthers are ranked 226th).
Panther Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Logan FIsher, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Ben Baneravage, who posted six points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
Jim Thorpe's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Panther Valley, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.
Jim Thorpe will challenge Bangor at 6:45 p.m. on January 6, 2025. As for Panther Valley, they and Marian Catholic will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Marian Catholic will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Panther Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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