A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers challenge the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pickerington North will be looking to extend their current 12-game winning streak.
Last Friday, Pickerington North was able to grind out a solid win over Lincoln, taking the game 44-33. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Lions are ranked 205th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Arness Lawson
| 02/21/25 @ Lincoln | 2 |
| 02/18/25 vs Pickerington Central | 2 |
| 02/14/25 vs New Albany | 2 |
| 02/11/25 @ Upper Arlington | 3 |
| 02/07/25 vs Grove City | 6 |
| + 9 more games |
Pickerington North's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Arness Lawson led the charge by dropping a double-double with ten points and 12 boards. Lawson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 14 games he's played. Jarin Mock was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Pickerington North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 33 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Hilliard Davidson beat Upper Arlington 55-49 on Friday.
Pickerington North pushed their record up to 19-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Hilliard Davidson, their win bumped their record up to 10-12.
Pickerington North skirted past Hilliard Davidson 59-56 in their previous matchup back in December of 2021. Will Pickerington North repeat their success, or does Hilliard Davidson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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