It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Pickerington North ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 41-38 win over the Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since January 13, 2024.
Despite the defeat, Bloom-Carroll saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Davynn Miller posted 16 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Miller has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Emma Sorrell, who had three points and 16 boards.

Panthers
02/03/25 vs Bloom-Carroll | 41-38 |
01/31/25 vs Central Crossing | 66-45 |
01/21/25 vs Thomas Worthington | 63-43 |
Pickerington North pushed their record up to 8-11 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.7 points per game. As for Bloom-Carroll, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pickerington North will venture away from home to take on Grove City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bloom-Carroll has already played their next contest (against Hamilton Township), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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