The Dodge City Demons lost against the Derby Panthers back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. Dodge City received a tough blow as they fell 54-37 to Derby. While losing is never fun, Dodge City can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 124th, while Derby is ranked 33rd).
Kaden Franklin was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds for Derby. It was the first time this season that Franklin scored 15 or more points. Adrian Topham was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Dodge City has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. As for Derby, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-7.
Dodge City does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Derby, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 46-45 defeat vs. Haysville Campus on the 2nd.
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