The Panther Valley Panthers won the last time they faced the Jim Thorpe Olympians, and things went their way on Saturday too. Panther Valley enjoyed a cozy 69-53 victory over Jim Thorpe.
Panther Valley had a senior duo take command as Stephen Hood dropped a double-double on 25 points and ten rebounds and Chase Weaver dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hood has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Kokinda, who scored nine points along with two steals.
Panther Valley has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. As for Jim Thorpe, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Panther Valley will head out on the road to face off against Pine Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jim Thorpe, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Lehighton at 7:30 p.m.
