It was a proper cat-fight when Celina faced off against Panther Creek on Friday. The Bobcats came up short against the Panthers, falling 81-55. The Bobcats have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Panther Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kedreon Cole II led the charge by shooting 57% from the field on his way to 23 points and five boards. Thanks to that strong game, Cole II now owns an excellent 41% three-point shooting accuracy. The team also got some help courtesy of Rodney Wagner, who posted 24 points and three steals.
Celina's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 13-11. As for Panther Creek, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6.
Celina wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 70-60 win against Lake Dallas on the 13th. As for Panther Creek, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 74-44 victory against Van Alstyne on the 13th.
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