It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the Anna Coyotes ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Panther Creek 61-58. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Anna's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jacob Emmers, who scored 19 points along with three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Charles Johnson, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Panther Creek lost, one person who can't be blamed is Mario Wooden. Despite the final result, he scored 23 points. Sentel Simpson was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Panther Creek smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Anna only pulled down six offensive rebounds.
Anna pushed their record up to 16-13 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.4 points per game. As for Panther Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 15-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Anna will challenge the Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Panther Creek, they will head out on the road to face off against the Bobcats at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Texas (Celina is ranked 266th, while the Panthers are ranked 263rd).
