A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Pike Valley Panthers challenge the Stockton Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday... Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Tuesday, Pike Valley was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 38-33 to Thunder Ridge. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
| 01/28/25 vs Thunder Ridge | 13 |
| 01/24/25 @ Rock Hills | 9 |
| 01/21/25 vs Tescott | 12 |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Andrew Cooper, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 boards. He is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Owen Russell, who posted six points.
Meanwhile, Stockton unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 54-43 to Northern Valley.
Pike Valley dropped their record down to 5-9 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Stockton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10-1.
Everything came up roses for Pike Valley against Stockton in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 79-30 win. In that matchup, Pike Valley amassed a halftime lead of 47-5, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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