Basketball Recap: Murphy Panthers vs. Calera Eagles
Murphy had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They took their game with ease, bagging a 74-43 victory over the Calera Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Panthers have posted since December 29, 2023.
Leading Murphy to victory were Cordairus Dixon and Jayden Mangram. Dixon went 7 for 11 from beyond the arc en route to 25 points plus five steals, while Mangram went 8 for 15 en route to 21 points plus eight rebounds and five steals. Mangram has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Altrez Spelton, who earned four points along with six steals.
Murphy was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Calera's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Murphy will host Spanish Fort at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Calera, they will venture away from home to take on Pleasant Grove at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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