Panthers
| 01/09/25 @ McKeel Academy | 53-44 |
| 12/19/24 @ Lake Gibson | 71-31 |
| 12/17/24 vs Bartow | 53-24 |
| 12/12/24 vs Four Corners | 46-28 |
| 12/10/24 vs Hardee | 46-30 |
Mulberry came tearing into Thursday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 25.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 53-44 victory over the McKeel Academy Wildcats. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 154th, while the Wildcats are ranked 389th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
McKeel Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jenna Jordan, who posted 21 points along with five rebounds and five steals. Jordan is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played. Ava Anderson was another key player, putting up 16 points and six rebounds.
Mulberry pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.8 points per game. As for McKeel Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mulberry will take on Sebring at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McKeel Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Lakeland Christian at 7:00 p.m.
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