Norristown boys basketball earned themselves a little cushion in the Suburban One League, when on Friday fellow-top-ranked, Wissahickon (8-2), was knocked off by Plymouth Whitemarsh (5-5). Norristown (9-1) owes their one loss to Wissahickon, who on January 11th took the visiting Eagles by surprise and with some final second heroics by point guard, Chase Wilson, won by one point, 55-54.

With Plymouth Whitemarsh’s determined win on Friday, they hope to keep playoff hopes alive, but to do so they’ll essentially need to win out the season. On Tuesday, Wissahickon will face Cheltenham (7-2) which will only solidify Norristown’s lead in Suburban One play.

To round out the season, Norristown will face Springfield Township (1-8) on 1/29 in Erdenheim, Plymouth Whitemarsh at home on February 2/01, Wissahickon at home on 2/05, and the final regular season game at Cheltenham on 2/08.