The Hopewell Vikings will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on the Ellwood City Wolverine at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Hopewell and Mohawk Area met for a duel on Wednesday where Hopewell couldn't get it done. Hopewell lost 79-53 to Mohawk Area.
Meanwhile, Ellwood City lost to Washington at home by a 54-40 margin on Wednesday.
Despite the defeat, Ellwood City got top-tier performance from Chuckie Schweinsberg, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Schweinsberg also posted a 75% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Aaron Lake, who earned eight points along with 12 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Ellwood City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Hopewell's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Ellwood City, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
Hopewell lost to Ellwood City at home by a decisive 52-34 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2022. Thankfully for Hopewell, Joseph Roth (who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 18 rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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