Basketball Recap: Independent Comes Up Short

It was a proper cat-fight when Independent challenged Bluestem on Friday. The matchup between the Independent Panthers and the Bluestem Lions didn't end well, with the Independent Panthers falling 58-43. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.

Independent's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Bluestem, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

Independent will take on Life Prep in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bluestem and Fredonia will compete for holiday cheer on Tuesday.