The North Hopkins Panthers and the Cumby Trojans will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
North Hopkins is headed into Tuesday's match hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight losses. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 54-51 heartbreaker at the hands of Cooper. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since December 29, 2023.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cumby). They blew past Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy, posting a 64-6 victory. The Trojans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 25 points or more this season.
Cumby pushed their record up to 7-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.8 points per game. As for North Hopkins, their loss dropped their record down to 10-4.
North Hopkins came up short against Cumby in their previous meeting back in January, falling 47-35. Will North Hopkins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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