Anahuac is 0-10 against Buna since February of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Anahuac Panthers challenge the Buna Cougars at 5:00 p.m.
Anahuac is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 18th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were dealt a 46-6 loss at the hands of East Chambers. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1368th, while the Buccaneers are ranked 496th).
Meanwhile, Buna came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 71-34 victory over Kirbyville.
Anahuac better focus on containing Brynn Branch and Jaiden Epps as the pair were huge in Buna's win. Branch posted 19 points and six steals, while Epps dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Those 14 points gave Epps a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Harlee Everett, who went 5 of 11 en route to 13 points.
Buna was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Buna's record now sits at 18-11. As for Anahuac, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.
Anahuac was taken down by Buna 53-5 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Anahuac was down 29-5.
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