The Maxwell Panthers will face off against the Hayfork Timberjacks at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Maxwell will be strutting in after a win while Hayfork will be coming in after a defeat.
It was a proper cat-fight when Maxwell faced off against Portola on Friday. The Panthers walked away with a 60-48 victory over the Tigers. The game was the first time the Panthers have beaten the Tigers on their court since January 18, 2019.
Maxwell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tanner Vierra led the charge by putting up 19 points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Levi Velasquez, who posted 12 points and five rebounds.
Maxwell was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2025.
Meanwhile, Hayfork suffered their biggest loss since December 12, 2024 on Wednesday. They were dealt a 75-48 defeat at the hands of Trinity. The Timberjacks' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Maxwell will have to keep a close watch on Levi Cavalli and Tatem Wiley, a pair of players who had a big impact on Hayfork's prior game. Cavalli shot 44% from the field on his way to 20 points and five steals, while Wiley almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine boards. The game was Cavalli's ninth in a row with at least 16 points.
Maxwell's win bumped their record up to 11-13. As for Hayfork, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-9.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Maxwell has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 28.6 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Hayfork struggles in that department as they've been averaging 23.7 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Maxwell came up short against Hayfork in their previous meeting back in December of 2025, falling 62-58. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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