Basketball Recap: Delavan Comes Up Short

After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three contests, Delavan finally came back down to earth on Friday. They took a blow against the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs, falling 73-27. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Chiefs recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.

Delavan's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1.

Looking ahead, Delavan is taking a road trip to face off against Greenview at 4:00 p.m. on January 3, 2026. As for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Heyworth at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026.