A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Bell Creek Academy Panthers challenge the Wharton Wildcats at 8:30 a.m. on Monday... Bell Creek Academy is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Last Saturday, Bell Creek Academy lost to Heritage on the road by a 64-50 margin.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Jaslyn Easley, who went 9 of 14 en route to 21 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalia Long, who posted 12 points.
Meanwhile, Wharton didn't have quite enough to beat Lemon Bay on Saturday and fell 53-50. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Like Wharton, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Sydney Hurst led the charge by putting up 14 points along with eight boards and three steals. Hurst is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaytee Tyler, who had 12 points in addition to five boards and five steals.
Bell Creek Academy's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Wharton, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Keep an eye on the arc in Monday's contest: Bell Creek Academy has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 38.5% of their three-pointers per game. It's a different story for Wharton, though, as they've only made 21.9% of their three-pointers this season. Given Bell Creek Academy's sizable advantage in that area, Wharton will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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