The Peoria Panthers scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They really took it to Goldwater for the full four quarters, racking up a 76-48 win at home. The win was a breath of fresh air for Peoria as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Desmone Brooks-conley continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 23 points along with two steals. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Terrell Colenburg, who scored eight points along with eight assists and two steals.
When it comes to explaining why Goldwater lost, one person who can't be blamed is Mateo Sullivan. Despite the final result, he scored 13 points along with three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyler Derryberry, who scored 13 points.
Peoria's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-15. As for Goldwater, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Peoria will square off against Agua Fria at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Agua Fria is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 51.1 points per game. As for Goldwater, they will head out on the road to face off against Estrella Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Arizona (Estrella Foothills is ranked 263rd, while Goldwater is ranked 285th).
