Basketball Recap: Brainerd Starts Season with Win Against Hixson

By Team Reports Dec 2, 2024, 8:42am

Basketball Recap: Brainerd Panthers vs. Hixson Wildcats

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Brainerd had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Hixson Wildcats 66-34. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Despite the loss, Hixson still got an impressive performance from Keonte' Steward, who earned 12 points along with five rebounds and two blocks.

Hixson's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

The future could be bright for both Brainerd and Hixson: their next opponents haven't had the best luck recently. Brainerd will try to hand CSTHEA their third-straight defeat when the two meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Hixson will look to extend Ooltewah's three-game losing streak when the meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.

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