The Derby Panthers will square off against the South Titans at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Derby will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Derby didn't have too much trouble with Hutchinson as they won 51-34.
Derby's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aysia Fox led the charge by putting up nine points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Macayla Askew, who posted 12 points and five steals.
Derby smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 14 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, it was a classic North v. South duel when South duked it out withNorthwest on Tuesday. South simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Northwest 59-20. The Titans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 32 points or more this season.
The win made it two in a row for South and bumps their season record up to 4-6. As for Derby, they pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Everything came up roses for Derby against South when the teams last played back in January of 2021, as the team secured a 60-22 win. Does Derby have another victory up their sleeve, or will South turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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