Basketball Game Preview: Pickerington North Panthers vs. Central Crossing Comets

The Pickerington North Panthers will head out to square off against the Central Crossing Comets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pickerington North is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.

It was a proper cat-fight when Pickerington North duked it out withHilliard Bradley on Tuesday. Pickerington North took a 45-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hilliard Bradley.

Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Central Crossing's strategy against Westland on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Central Crossing blew Westland out of the water with a 62-21 final score. That looming 62-21 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Comets yet this season.

Pickerington North better keep an eye on Savannah Hamilton. She was instrumental in Central Crossing's win, going 7 of 17 en route to 20 points along with seven assists and four steals. The dominant performance also gave Hamilton a new career-high in blocks (three). Cordelia Watkins was another key player, going 7 for 15 on her way to 15 points and seven rebounds.

Pickerington North's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Central Crossing, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.