Hancock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 61-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blacklick Valley Vikings.
| 12/08/23 @ Turkeyfoot Valley Area | 9 |
| 12/28/24 vs Blacklick Valley | 7 |
| 12/27/24 vs Turkeyfoot Valley Area | 6 |
| 12/21/23 vs Salisbury Elk Lick | 6 |
| 12/11/23 @ Hyndman Charter School | 6 |
Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jacob Anderson, who posted 16 points and seven boards. That's the most rebounds Anderson has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Hill, who earned seven points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Hancock smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Blacklick Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Greg Schilling, who put up 23 points and five rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Schilling has scored at least a third of Blacklick Valley's points. Another player making a difference was Collin Nedrich, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten assists.
Hancock's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Blacklick Valley, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hancock will take on Hundred at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hancock is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53 points per game this season. As for Blacklick Valley, they will face off against Turkeyfoot Valley Area at 7:15 p.m. on January 6, 2025.
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