Erie is still undefeated this season after their matchup against North East on Tuesday, but North East came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Royals came out on top in a nail-biter against the Grape Pickers, sneaking past 58-56. While the Royals didn’t have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it’s starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Erie’s win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for North East, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That’s put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.

Erie and Forest Lake Academy will round out the year against one another at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Royals will be up against the Panthers’ rather soft defense (which has allowed 63.57 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for North East, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won’t be playing again for a while. They’ll take on General McLane at 7:15 p.m. on January 6, 2026.

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