Amphitheater won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They lost 64-39 to the Canyon del Oro Dorados. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 102nd, while the Dorados are ranked 30th).
Canyon del Oro got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Isaiah Gill out in front who went 8 of 10 on his way to 16 points along with eight assists and three steals. Gill has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mykael Nunez, who went 7 for 13 en route to 16 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.
Amphitheater has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Canyon del Oro, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-2.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Amphitheater Panthers take on the Marana Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Amphitheater is facing Marana at the right time seeing as Marana is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Canyon del Oro, they will take on Nogales at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Canyon del Oro is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.4 points per game this season.
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