Having just played yesterday, the Flagler Panthers will get right back to it and host the Caliche Buffaloes at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
On Friday, Flagler was beaten by Byers 78-39. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now lost eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Caliche was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by Otis and fell 75-39. The Buffaloes were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-18.
Flagler will need focus on slowing down Avery Bell, one of several Caliche players who made an impact when they last played. He almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten boards. Bell is becoming a predictor of Caliche's success: when he posts at least ten rebounds the team is 2-1 (and 1-5 when he doesn't). Amman Adolf was another key player, putting up eight points and seven boards.
Even though they lost, Caliche smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matchups.
Caliche's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Flagler, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-6.
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