McKinley was handed a heart-breaking two-point defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Tara on Friday. The McKinley Panthers were the clear victor by a 66-45 margin over the Tara Trojans. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 73rd, while the Trojans are ranked 203rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
The win got McKinley back to even at 6-6. As for Tara, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.
McKinley won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Scotlandville at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. McKinley has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 186 points over their last three games. As for Tara, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Plaquemines at 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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