Basketball Recap: Panther Creek Picks Up Seventh Consecutive Win

Panther Creek entered their tilt with Celina on Tuesday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They came out on top against the Celina Bobcats by a score of 71-62. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 83-59 on January 3rd.

Panther Creek's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from RODNEY WAGNER, who went 9 for 18 on his way to 23 points and six boards. WAGNER's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was JAELEN BLOCK-HILL, who went 5 of 10 en route to 11 points along with eight rebounds and four blocks.

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Offensive Rebounds

02/19/24 vs Summit International Prep	22
01/16/24 vs Anna	17
02/06/24 @ Celina	17
02/23/24 vs Alvarado	17
11/20/23 vs Marshall	16

Panther Creek smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.

Panther Creek has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 22-8 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.5 points per game. As for Celina, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 18-13.

Panther Creek and Celina should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. Panther Creek will challenge Van Alstyne at 7:30 p.m. on Friday up 687 places (75 vs. 762). Panther Creek will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. Similarly, Celina (ranked 167th) will meet Lake Dallas (ranked 362nd) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.