After flying high against Arkansas City last Tuesday, Eisenhower came back down to earth. The Eisenhower Tigers took a 55-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Derby Panthers on Friday. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Eisenhower lost, don't look at Pierce Blue. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds. Blue also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Romari Howard was another key player, putting up eight points.
Derby's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jaxson Malvo, who went 5 of 7 en route to 11 points and seven boards. Malvo is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cayden Titus, who posted nine points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Eisenhower's record is now 4-10. As for Derby, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 15-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Tigers challenge the Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Derby, they will face off against Haysville Campus at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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