Antioch hadn't done well against Liberty recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Antioch Panthers came out on top against the Liberty Lions by a score of 47-35. This was payback for the Panthers, who suffered a 38-35 loss the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why Liberty lost, don't look at Shyanne Smith. Despite the final result, she posted 11 points in addition to seven boards and six assists. Another player making a difference was Lola Acosta, who put up three points.
Antioch's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Liberty, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Antioch and Liberty could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Antioch (ranked 437th) will meet Dougherty Valley (ranked 203rd) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Liberty (ranked 757th) will meet Campolindo (ranked 254th) at 12:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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