Patuxent extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 25 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were beaten by the King's Christian Academy Eagles 74-36. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 79-40 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2024.
As for King's Christian Academy, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 23 points or more this season.
King's Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Rodney Hunt led the charge by going 6-for-10 to rack up 17 points and six steals. Hunt is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Elijah Burgess was another key player, shooting 50% from the field on his way to 22 points and five rebounds.
Patuxent and King's Christian Academy will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Panthers will take on rival Northern at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, King's Christian Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Lanham Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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