Perry fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Jackson on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Polar Bears by a score of 53-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since January 3, 2025.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Jackson to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ethan O'Byrne, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaiden Loy, who earned ten points and seven rebounds.
Perry has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season. As for Jackson, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perry will welcome Hoover at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Vikings have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Jackson, they will be playing at home against McKinley at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. The Polar Bears' defense better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 67.9 points per game this season.
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