The Bruton Panthers will face off against the Smithfield Packers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Bruton challenged Warhill on Tuesday. Bruton was beaten by Warhill 62-35. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-8.
Meanwhile, Smithfield took a blow against Grafton on Tuesday, falling 67-22. The Packers have struggled against the Clippers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Smithfield's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Bruton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Bruton beat Smithfield 36-24 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bruton 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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