Middle Creek fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Panther Creek on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell to the Panther Creek Catamounts 63-57. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Catamounts earlier this season, when they won 60-54.
Middle Creek lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Yasir Hall, who posted 23 points and five rebounds. Greyson Land was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 11 points and nine boards.
Even though they lost, Middle Creek was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Panther Creek only racked up four assists.
Panther Creek got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ethan Carpenter out in front who went 6-for-8 en route to 13 points. What's more, Carpenter also posted a 75% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Savion Mitchell, who had eight points and six rebounds.
Middle Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 13-12. As for Panther Creek, their record now sits at 14-11.
Middle Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Panther Creek, they and Green Level will face off at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday without much rest, having both just played. Panther Creek is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57 points per game this season.
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