Basketball Game Preview: Wiley Panthers vs. Granada Bobcats

A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Wiley Panthers duke it out with the Granada Bobcats at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday... Wiley is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.

Wiley is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They put the hurt on Deer Trail with a sharp 48-22 victory on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Panthers have posted since January 19, 2024.

Wiley found their leader in freshman Lexie Lubbers, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Lubbers has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mckenzie Mapes, who went 6 of 15 en route to 17 points and six rebounds.

Wiley was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Granada played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by McClave and fell 64-30. The Bobcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-16.

Wiley's victory bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Granada, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-5.

Wiley came up short against Granada in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 48-35. Will Wiley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.