Preview: Shields Panthers vs. Red Level Tigers
After two games on the road, Shields is heading back home. They will take on the Red Level Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Shields suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Saturday. They were outmatched by Hillcrest on the road and fell 81-45. While losing is never fun, Shields can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 267th, while Hillcrest is ranked 60th).
Despite their defeat, Shields saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jalance Kimbrough, who scored 13 points along with two steals, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Zhylan Quarles, who scored 14 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Red Level's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took a 68-62 hit to the loss column at the hands of Georgiana. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Shields has not been sharp recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. As for Red Level, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6.
Shields came up short against Red Level in their previous meeting on Friday, falling 71-63. Will Shields have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
