Panther Valley extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-2. They fell 67-55 to Weatherly. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Weatherly apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Panther Valley lost, don't look at Jarell Thomas. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 19 points and 11 boards. Another player making a difference was Chase McArdle, who posted nine points and five rebounds.
As for Weatherly, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 65.5 points this season.
Weatherly got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ian Mckeegan out in front who went 9-for-20 to rack up 27 points along with five assists and three steals. Mckeegan is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 13 games he's played dating back to last season. Corbin Wagner was another key player, shooting 67% from the field on his way to 14 points in addition to five boards and four steals.
Panther Valley has already played their next game (against North Schuylkill), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Weatherly, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 54-30 loss against Marian Catholic on the 4th.
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