Powell suffered their biggest loss since November 23, 2024 on Thursday. They were outmatched by the Oak Ridge Wildcats and fell 68-40. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 170th, while the Wildcats are ranked 35th).
Powell dropped their record down to 8-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Oak Ridge, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-3.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Halls the next time they take the court. Powell will host Halls at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Oak Ridge will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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