The Tamaqua Area Raiders hit the court with a 1-1 record, securing a victory against Shenandoah Valley and experiencing a setback against Mount Carmel.
Their opponents, the North Schuylkill Spartans, boasted a pristine 1-0 record following a triumph over Minersville.
As the first quarter came to a close, North Schuylkill led 12-9.
The halftime score tightened, with North Schuylkill maintaining a narrow advantage at 24-22.
Tamaqua Area rallied in the third quarter, taking the lead with a score of 38-36.
However, in the end, North Schuylkill emerged victorious with a final score of 58-49.
Key Scorers:
North Schuylkill:
With this win, North Schuylkill improved to a 2-0 record and is gearing up for the Lebanon Tip Off Tournament this weekend.
On the flip side, Tamaqua Area's record dropped to 1-2, and they are set to face Nativity BVM at home on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 pm.
Key Scorers:
North Schuylkill:
- Zane Zulkowski: 25 points
- Jack Keiter: 20 points
- Luke Miller: 5 points
- Noah Mateyak: 18 points
- Michael Styka: 9 points
- Luke Kane: 8 points
- Connor Dillon: 8 points
- Cooper Ansbach: 6 points
With this win, North Schuylkill improved to a 2-0 record and is gearing up for the Lebanon Tip Off Tournament this weekend.
On the flip side, Tamaqua Area's record dropped to 1-2, and they are set to face Nativity BVM at home on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 pm.