The Panther Creek Catamounts will head out to face off against the Columbia Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Panther Creek knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Columbia likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Panther Creek had just enough and edged out Southeast Raleigh 64-62. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Catamounts have posted against the Bulldogs since November 19, 2016.

Savion Mitchell
| 12/02/25 vs Southeast Raleigh | 2 |
| 11/21/25 @ Knightdale | 1 |
| 02/18/25 vs Green Level | 1 |
| 02/17/25 @ Middle Creek | 1 |
| 01/31/25 @ Apex | 1 |
| 12/28/24 @ Watauga | 2 |
Zy'Vaun Puckett and Savion Mitchell were among the main playmakers for Panther Creek as the former shot 67% from the field on his way to 25 points and five boards and the latter dropped a double-double with 12 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Mitchell posted two steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Keondre Dixie, who had eight points.
Meanwhile, Columbia suffered their closest loss since January 23rd on Tuesday. They fell just short of Morrow by a score of 55-53. The loss was the Eagles' first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Columbia fell to 4-1. As for Panther Creek, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
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