Panthers
| 01/30/26 @ Richland | 52-47 |
| 01/22/26 vs Sanger | 54-35 |
| 01/20/26 @ Gainesville | 78-75 |
| 01/16/26 @ Lake Dallas | 72-35 |
Van Alstyne came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.7 points), and they left with even more momentum. They came within five points of losing the streak, but they secured a 52-47 W against the Richland Raiders. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 41-37 on January 6th.
When it comes to explaining why Richland lost, don't look at Kaiden Smith. Despite the final result, he shot 46% from the field to rack up 18 points and three steals. Smith is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jacob Battles II, who posted nine points and three steals.
Van Alstyne's win bumped their record up to 19-8. As for Richland, their loss dropped their record down to 13-13.
Van Alstyne wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 45-23 defeat against Celina on the 31st. As for Richland, they have also already played their next contest, a 77-52 victory against Lake Dallas on the 31st.
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