The Piedra Vista Panthers and the Ganado Hornets will face off at 2:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Piedra Vista had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of Silver by a score of 36-33 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Panthers have suffered since December 28, 2024.
Despite their defeat, Piedra Vista saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Shahiyena John, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Jaime Pierce was another key player, putting up 14 points along with five boards and three steals.
Meanwhile, Ganado was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 46-33 to Gallup.
Piedra Vista was able to grind out a solid win over Ganado when the teams last played back in December of 2024, winning 67-60. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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