Basketball Recap: Pinnacle's Loss Ends Four-Game Winning Streak on the Road

By Team Reports Dec 7, 2024, 12:38am

Basketball Recap: Pinnacle Panthers vs. Water Canyon Wildcats

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Pinnacle lost against Water Canyon back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Pinnacle Panthers came up short against the Water Canyon Wildcats, falling 44-22. The match marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Water Canyon's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tammra Johnson, who scored ten points in addition to six steals. Johnson is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Esther Neilson, who earned four points plus seven steals and five assists.

Pinnacle's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-2. As for Water Canyon, the win made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 4-2.

Pinnacle won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Escalante at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Pinnacle's defense has only allowed 27.7 points per game this season, so Escalante's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Water Canyon, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Enterprise at 6:00 p.m.

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