Paxton is 0-8 against Hershey since January of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Tigers face off against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Paxton is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.
Paxton will bounce into Tuesday's contest after beating South Platte, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Paxton was the clear victor by a 47-27 margin over South Platte on Saturday. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 20 points or more this season.
Paxton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jordan Clouse led the charge by putting up ten points. What's more, Clouse also posted a 80% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ella Fote, who posted ten points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hershey, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 54-39 win over Grand Island Central Catholic on Saturday.
Paxton's victory bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Hershey, their win bumped their record up to 11-9.
Paxton ended up a good deal behind Hershey in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, losing 63-48. Thankfully for Paxton, Emma Hall (who went 8 for 13 en route to 21 points along with seven rebounds and five steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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