Basketball Recap: Grenada Chargers vs. North Panola Cougars
Grenada was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 65-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Panola Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chargers of the 89-72 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Several Chargers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Elizjah Townes, who went 9 for 15 en route to 21 points. Travis Wilks was another key player, posting 19 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals.
Even though they lost, Grenada smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Grenada's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for North Panola, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grenada will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Saltillo at 7:30 p.m. on December 3rd. As for North Panola, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Palmer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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