The Norfolk Panthers will square off against the Millard South Patriots at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Norfolk has now lost 11 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 21.
On Tuesday, Norfolk was beaten by Papillion-LaVista South 91-35. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 214th, while the Titans are ranked second).
Meanwhile, Millard South posted their closest victory since December 30, 2024 on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 70-67 win over Elkhorn South. The score was all tied up 37-37 at the break, but the Patriots were the better team in the second half.
Norfolk better keep an eye on Koby Meyers. He was instrumental in Millard South's win, going 9 for 14 en route to 25 points and eight rebounds. What's more, Meyers also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Carter Margheim was another key player, going 6 of 10 on his way to 16 points and seven boards.
Millard South smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elkhorn South only pulled down nine offensive boards.
Norfolk's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Millard South, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Norfolk came up short against Millard South in their previous matchup back in December of 2021, falling 56-51. Thankfully for Norfolk, Will Cooper (who went 8 for 15 en route to 24 points) 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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