DMLK was handed a heart-breaking three-point loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Hinkley on Thursday. Everything went the DMLK Panthers' way against the Hinkley Thunder as the DMLK Panthers made off with a 47-27 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Panthers have posted since January 17th.

Dez DIAZ
02/20/25 vs Hinkley | 14 |
02/18/25 vs DSST: Conservatory Green | 13 |
01/24/25 vs DSST: College View | 13 |
02/07/25 @ Rocky Mountain Prep SMART | 12 |
02/10/25 @ Lincoln | 10 |
DMLK had a senior duo take command as Ashley Rodriguez posted 17 points and Dez DIAZ had 14 points. Those 14 points gave DIAZ a new career-high.
Several Thunder players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Alaysha Ramos Vazquez, who scored six points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Ramos Vazquez has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Va'Shai Rencher was another key player, putting up eight points and eight boards.
DMLK's victory bumped their record up to 6-14. As for Hinkley, their defeat was their 19th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-20.
Coming up, DMLK and DSST: College View will face off at 5:50 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. DMLK has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Hinkley, they will head out to face off against Greeley West at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Hinkley is facing Greeley West at the right time seeing as Greeley West is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps