On Friday, Derby faced Maize South in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Derby Panthers secured a 49-45 W over the Maize South Mavericks. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 64-57 back in December of 2024.
Derby got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Macayla Askew out in front who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 12 boards. Askew is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games she's played. Aysia Fox was another key player, putting up seven points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals.
Derby smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
Panthers
| 02/21/25 @ Maize South | 49-45 |
| 02/11/25 @ Haysville Campus | 73-30 |
| 02/07/25 @ Eisenhower | 67-41 |
| 02/03/25 @ Junction City | 80-26 |
| 01/21/25 @ Hutchinson | 51-34 |
| + 7 more games |
Derby pushed their record up to 15-3 with the victory, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Maize South, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-3-1.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers take on the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Derby is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60.2 points per game this season. As for Maize South, they will face off against Haysville Campus at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Maize South is facing Haysville Campus at the right time seeing as Haysville Campus is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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