Vanguard lost to Palatka back in December of 2019, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Vanguard Knights strolled past the Palatka Panthers with points to spare, taking the game 60-43. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 156th, while the Panthers are ranked 502nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Vanguard's win bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Palatka, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Vanguard won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Newberry at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Newberry will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something Vanguard surely won't give up without a fight. As for Palatka, they will also get right back to it: they'll take on Menendez at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Palatka is facing Menendez at the right time seeing as Menendez is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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