The San Domenico Panthers and the Pinewood Panthers will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played.
San Domenico blew Marin Academy out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Friday Marin Academy got their revenge. San Domenico fell just short of Marin Academy by a score of 49-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since December 16, 2023.
Meanwhile, Pinewood waltzed into their match on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They took their game with ease, bagging a 70-42 victory over the Knights. 70 seems to be a good number for the Panthers as the team scooped up a win with the same number of points in their previous game.
Pinewood's win came from a few key players San Domenico will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Katherine Garr, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. Her evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Caitlyn Kramer, who posted 13 points in addition to seven assists and three steals.
Pinewood smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Pinewood's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-3. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.4 points over those games. As for San Domenico, their loss dropped their record down to 12-12.
Things could have been worse for San Domenico, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 56-42 loss to Pinewood in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will San Domenico have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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