Blackhawk is 0-4 against Montour since January of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Blackhawk Cougars will head out to square off against the Montour Spartans at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Blackhawk is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 70-65 heartbreaker at the hands of Grove City. The Cougars were up 57-42 in the third quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Meanwhile, Montour hadn't done well against Chartiers Valley recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Montour secured a 66-60 W over Chartiers Valley. The Spartans' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Blackhawk better keep an eye on Ama Tening Sow. He was instrumental in Montour's win, dropping a double-double on 25 points and 20 boards. Sow has been hot for a while, having posted eight or more rebounds the last ten times he's played. Another player making a difference was Colton Straight, who posted 14 points and five rebounds.
Montour smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
Montour pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.7 points per game. As for Blackhawk, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Blackhawk suffered a grim 70-45 defeat to Montour in their previous matchup back in January of 2022. Thankfully for Blackhawk, Diaun Pinkett (who went 6 of 9 on his way to 20 points and three steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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