Basketball Game Preview: South Medford Panthers vs. Eureka Loggers

The South Medford Panthers will take on the Eureka Loggers in a tournament on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

South Medford is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Lincoln on Saturday. South Medford had just enough and edged Lincoln out 59-57. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since January 23rd.

Meanwhile, Eureka put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They strolled past Del Norte with points to spare, taking the game 55-36.

Eureka's win came from a few key players South Medford will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Elijah Estrada, who posted 17 points. That's the most points he has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Ryder Mitchell, who earned 12 points.

South Medford's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Eureka, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.