Basketball Recap: Our Lady of the Elms Panthers vs. First Baptist Christian Sabres
Our Lady of the Elms couldn't quite beat First Baptist Christian on Friday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 59-point loss they were dealt last Monday. The Our Lady of the Elms Panthers fell just short of the First Baptist Christian Sabres by a score of 23-21. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since December 15, 2023.
Our Lady of the Elms' loss came despite strong showings from Pilar Hampton and Heaven Thorn. Hampton dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds, while Thorn posted two points plus six rebounds and six steals. That was a full 47.6% of Our Lady of the Elms' points, marking the third time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points.
Our Lady of the Elms' loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3. As for First Baptist Christian, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Our Lady of the Elms will welcome Medina Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for First Baptist Christian, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge St. Martin de Porres at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. First Baptist Christian is facing St. Martin de Porres at the right time seeing as St. Martin de Porres is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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