The DeLand Bulldogs just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Palatka Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, DeLand earned a 35-27 victory over Mount Dora Christian Academy. The win made it back-to-back victories for DeLand.
Meanwhile, Palatka posted their biggest win since January 22, 2024 on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 63-37 margin over Joshua Christian Academy. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 33-10.
Palatka has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-8 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 17.8 points per game. As for DeLand, their victory bumped their record up to 13-7.
DeLand took their win against Palatka when the teams last played back in December of 2024 by a conclusive 50-25. The rematch might be a little tougher for DeLand since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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