The Palatka Panthers will take on the Aubrey Rogers Patriots in a tournament on Friday. Palatka is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak.
It was a proper cat-fight when Palatka took on Columbia on Wednesday. Palatka fell 73-61 to Columbia. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 629th, while the Tigers are ranked 184th).
Despite their loss, Palatka saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Tommy Offord, who posted 24 points, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Dequan Jackson, who put up 17 points.
Meanwhile, Aubrey Rogers can finally bid farewell to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 70-42 win over Estero. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Patriots have posted since December 1, 2023.
Aubrey Rogers found their leader in sophomore Seth Timmer, who earned 18 points. Another player making a difference was Porter Avolio, who posted nine points.
Palatka's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Aubrey Rogers, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-8.
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