Basketball Preview: Parkdale Panthers vs. Bladensburg Mustangs
Parkdale and the Mustangs are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2018, but not for long. Having just played yesterday, the Parkdale Panthers will get right back to it and host the Bladensburg Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on February 6th. Hopefully Parkdale focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 13 on Monday.
On Monday, it was a hard-fought match, but Parkdale had to settle for a 51-49 defeat against the Cavaliers.
Despite their loss, Parkdale saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Mark Freeland, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Freeland hasn't dropped below ten rebounds for seven straight games. anuel decker was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds.
Bladensburg can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They skirted past Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North 56-54.
Parkdale's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Bladensburg, their victory ended a eight-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-11.
Parkdale came up short against the Mustangs in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 55-42. Will Parkdale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
