Basketball Recap: Friday's Loss Ends Kennard's Winning Streak

Tigers

Previous 5 Games

12/13/24 vs Normangee	54-61
12/12/24 vs Non Varsity Opponent	60-54
12/12/24 vs Cayuga	53-51
12/07/24 vs Non Varsity Opponent	48-45
12/06/24 vs Allen Academy	76-30

It was a good run, but Kennard unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 61-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Normangee Panthers. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 66-57 back in November.

Despite the loss, Kennard still got an impressive performance from Deuce Harrell, who almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine boards. That was a full 46.3% of Kennard's points, marking the third time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. De Vant'E Toliver was another key player, putting up 18 points.

Even though they lost, Kennard smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in five consecutive games.

Kennard's defeat dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Normangee, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-2.

Kennard wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 64-40 win against Leon on the 14th. As for Normangee, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 65-55 victory against Groesbeck on the 14th.