It was a proper cat-fight when Florala took on Paxton on Friday. The Wildcats fell 54-44 to the Bobcats. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bobcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January.
Paxton was led to victory by Ryker Stokes and Jacob Lowry. Stokes went 6-for-12 to rack up 19 points along with five rebounds and three steals, while Lowry made all 5 shots he took racking up 12 points. That's the most points Stokes has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Cade Stewart, who had eight points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Florala now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Paxton, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Florala will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Laurel Hill at 7:00 p.m. on December 5. As for Paxton, they will challenge Pensacola Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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