The Commodore Perry Panthers will face off against the Union Knights/Damsels at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Commodore Perry and nine for Union.
Commodore Perry is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Cambridge Springs on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Commodore Perry had to suffer through a 59-30 loss at the hands of Cambridge Springs. The Panthers were down 45-21 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Despite their loss, Commodore Perry saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Bella Saxe, who posted 14 points, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Eastin Post, who put up ten points.
Meanwhile, Union took a blow against Redbank Valley on Tuesday, falling 66-16. The Knights/Damsels were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 47-10.
Kya Wetzel was Union's leading scorer, having posted nine points. Maddy Dehart held things down on the boards with seven rebounds. Lilly Hayden took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with two assists.
Commodore Perry's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Union, their loss dropped their record down to 4-14.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Commodore Perry has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 29.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Union struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30.7 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Commodore Perry ended up a good deal behind Union in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, losing 38-22. Can Commodore Perry avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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