Johnson County Central's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They managed a 47-41 win over the Palmyra Panthers. The victory continues a trend for the Thunderbirds in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won four in a row.
It was another big night for Wes Swanson, who posted 24 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Johnson County Central's points. Jack Waring was another key player, putting up eight points.
Johnson County Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Palmyra lost, don't look at Harrison Boyte. Despite the final result, he shot 60% from the field on his way to 15 points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Mayo, who put up nine points.
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| 12/16/25 - Home | 47-41 W |
| 02/04/25 - Home | 60-54 W |
| 12/17/24 - Away | 58-35 W |
| 12/12/23 - Home | 55-37 W |
| 02/04/23 - Neutral | 61-68 L |
| + 5 more games |
The win got Johnson County Central back to even at 2-2. As for Palmyra, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Johnson County Central has already played their next game, a 47-41 victory against Louisville on the 18th. As for Palmyra, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 71-25 win against Weeping Water on the 18th.
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