Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Ozona couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were outmatched by the Panhandle Panthers and fell 62-32. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 174th, while the Panthers are ranked 38th).
Ozona's defeat dropped their record down to 30-8. As for Panhandle, the win (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 32-3.
Ozona does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Panhandle, they will face off against Nocona on Monday. Nocona will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something Panhandle surely won't give up without a fight.
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