Basketball Recap: Putnam City North Skates Past Deer Creek with Ease

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

12/10/24 vs Capitol Hill	86
01/31/25 @ Capitol Hill	85
02/27/25 vs Grant	66
12/06/24 vs Putnam City West	56
02/17/25 @ Edmond Santa Fe	50

It's playoff time, and Putnam City North had no trouble coming through when it counted. They took their contest on Saturday with ease, bagging a 94-55 victory over the Deer Creek Antlers. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 19 games by 24 points or more this season.

Putnam City North's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brandie Harrod led the charge by dropping a double-double with 24 points and 16 boards. Harrod continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiana Gray, who went 8-for-19 en route to 26 points and six steals.

Putnam City North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 17 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.

Putnam City North pushed their record up to 25-1 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 44 points. As for Deer Creek, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-11.

Putnam City North has already played their next contest, a 78-59 victory against Mustang on the 6th. Deer Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.