The Pinewood Prep Panthers have been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. The matchup between Pinewood Prep and Porter-Gaud wasn't particularly close, with Pinewood Prep falling 46-31. Pinewood Prep has struggled against Porter-Gaud recently, as their match on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Pinewood Prep saw an underclassman step up: Tripp Eidson scored eight points along with ten rebounds and three blocks. Eidson continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Michael Jones, who scored eight points along with five rebounds.
Pinewood Prep has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-8 record this season. As for Porter-Gaud, they pushed their record up to 14-3 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Pinewood Prep's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Ashley Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on January 15th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Carolina (Ashley Ridge is ranked 83rd, while Pinewood Prep is ranked 62nd). Porter-Gaud's road trip will continue as they head out to face First Baptist School at 7:30 p.m. on January 19th.
