Basketball Preview: Shields Panthers vs. Wilcox Central Jaguars
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Shields Panthers duke it out with the Wilcox Central Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday...
Wilcox Central is facing Shields at the wrong time: Shields suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 68-45. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Wilcox Central was able to grind out a solid victory over Greenville on Tuesday, taking the game 43-34. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Jaguars.
Wilcox Central's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.4 points per game. As for Shields, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Shields came up short against Wilcox Central when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 54-42. Will Shields 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.
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