The Staunton Bulldogs will venture away from home to square off against the Pana Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Staunton will be strutting in after a win while Pana will be coming in after a loss.
On Monday, Staunton didn't have too much trouble with Mt. Olive as they won 55-36. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 77th, while the Wildcats are ranked 433rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Pana scored the most points they've had this season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 66-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of Neoga. The Panthers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Staunton will need focus on slowing down Joey Laker, one of several Pana players who made an impact when they last played. She posted 18 points. Brooke Cox was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Pana's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Staunton, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Staunton against Pana when the teams last played back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 67-19 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Staunton since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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