The Dillard Panthers were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 53-48 to the Jupiter Warriors. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 344th, while the Warriors are ranked 64th).
Dillard's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Jupiter, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-2 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dillard will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Hallandale at 7:00 p.m. on the 20th. As for Jupiter, they will take on Port St. Lucie at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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