Pennsylvania Highlands was unable to hold onto a second half lead as the Black Bears fell to No. 11 ranked Sandhills Community College 107-98 in the nightcap of the Penn Highlands Turkey Classic Saturday night.

After falling to the Flyers by 29 points in last season’s Mid-Atlantic District Tournament, the Black Bears battled back and forth with Sandhills throughout the contest, with the largest lead being 10 points for both teams.

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