Preble Shawnee was the 54-32 winner over Tri-County North when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Preble Shawnee Arrows fell 47-39 to the Tri-County North Panthers on Saturday. The Arrows have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
| 01/04/25 @ Tri-County North | 4 |
| 12/21/24 vs National Trail | 3 |
| 12/19/24 @ Franklin Monroe | 3 |
| 12/16/24 vs Lockland | 5 |
Preble Shawnee's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ava Apking, who posted 11 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. Apking is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aubrey Unger, who put up eight points along with eight assists and seven boards.
Tri-County North got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bella Cherry out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine steals. Leinani Garcia was another key player, going 7 of 17 on her way to 18 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Preble Shawnee's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Tri-County North, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Preble Shawnee will venture away from home to face off against Eaton at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Preble Shawnee is facing Eaton at the right time seeing as Eaton is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Tri-County North, they will head out to challenge Franklin Monroe at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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