Muncy and Neumann Regional Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2021, but not for long. The Muncy Indians will welcome the Neumann Regional Academy Golden Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Muncy will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Muncy is returning to their home court after beating Montgomery on theirs, despite the fact Montgomery has dominated at home this season. Muncy was the clear victor by a 64-42 margin over Montgomery on Tuesday. The Indians have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Muncy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Stiles Eyer, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 boards. Kyran Lisembee was another key player, going 6 of 11 on his way to 14 points and five rebounds.
Muncy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Neumann Regional Academy posted their closest win since December 21, 2024 on Wednesday. They skirted past Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy 76-73.
Neumann Regional Academy's win came from a few key players Muncy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Daiton Thompson, who posted 22 points. Another player making a difference was Andrew Walter, who earned 16 points.
Neumann Regional Academy has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a massive bump to their 7-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.9 points per game. As for Muncy, their victory was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-2.
Muncy beat Neumann Regional Academy 61-54 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Does Muncy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Neumann Regional Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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