NEW KINGSTOWN — Sometimes, the other team is just better.

Cumberland Valley showed its prowess in every facet of the game Tuesday night and took down Chambersburg 55-37 in a Mid Penn Commonwealth boys basketball game at CV’s Dome.

J.J. Kelly

The Eagles (5-0, 2-0 MPC) dominated on the glass, shot 57% from the field and their strong defense limited the Trojans (4-2, 2-1 MPC) to just 36% from the field.

“They played tonight like they’re the best team in the league,” Chambersburg coach Shawn Shreffler said. “We’re not there yet, but I believe in our guys and they will bounce back.”

CV opened in a 2-3 zone and the Trojans had some success against that, with J.J. Kelly putting up 10 first-quarter points to help give his team a 15-13 win after one period.

But the Eagles switched to a man-to-man defense, kept dominating the boards, and outscored Chambersburg 11-1 in the second quarter. The Trojans were 0-for-9 shooting in that frame.

Shreffler said, “I felt their physicality played a role in us not being able to get to the rim. They are very physical, opportunistic, and they execute extremely well. They’re a very good basketball team.”

Chambersburg had trouble with Cumberland Valley guard JD Hunter, who was able to slash through the defense for five layups, hit a three ball, and drew numerous fouls. He started out cold at the line, but ended up 9-for-13 at the stripe and totaled 20 points.

Jackson Boone was very active inside, scoring 8 first-half points and ripping down a batch of rebounds. He got into foul trouble in the second half and wasn’t much of a factor, but his teammates did not allow the Trojans to pull closer.

Kelly ended up with 16 points, including a pair of thunderous dunks, to lead Chambersburg.

Cumberland Valley 55, Chambersburg 37
CHAMBERSBURG
Jacob Bassham 2 1-2 5, Ari Snyder 1 0-0 2, Carter Fogal 2 0-0 5, Konner Whorley 0 0-0 0, Stanley Lozius 0 0-0 0, Colton Cornwell 1 2-2 5, J.J. Kelly 7 2-3 16, Aden Swatsburg 0 0-0 0, Sedrick Vessah 0 1-2 1, Talon Brewer 0 1-2 1, Treyton Sarvis 0 0-0 0, Jermere Jones 1 0-1 2. Totals 14 7-12 37.
CUMBERLAND VALLEY
JD Hunter 5 9-13 19, Dylan Levis 3 0-0 7, Nolan Gilbert 2 0-0 4, Jackson Boone 4 2-3 10, Nolan Buzalka 2 0-0 4, Sam Sheetz 0 1-2 3, Tauriel Ogunnaike 0 0-0 0, Jake Snyder 1 1-3 3, Creston Austin 1 0-0 2, Kip Gottlieb 2 0-0 4. Totals 20 13-22 55.
Chambersburg                15      1      9    12    —    37
Cumberland Valley        13    11    14    17    —    55
3-point shots — Chbg 2 (Fogal, Cornwell); CV 2 (Hunter, Levis). Shooting — Chbg 14-39 (36%); CV 20-35 (57%). Turnovers — Chbg 9; CV 6.