After flying high against Keystone Heights last Friday, Palatka came back down to earth. The Palatka Panthers took a 51-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fletcher Senators on Monday. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Senators apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Fletcher's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ryder Kay, who posted 11 points and four steals. McCarthy Crenshaw was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten boards.
Palatka has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Fletcher, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-4.
When Palatka and Fletcher next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Palatka will try to stop Bradford's six-game winning streak when the meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Similarly, Fletcher will try to stop Paxon School For Advanced Studies' three-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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