Booker hadn't done well against Follett recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Booker Kiowas rang in the new year with a 46-35 victory over the Follett Panthers. For the Kiowas, this counts as revenge for the 50-36 win the Panthers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
Booker was led to victory by Eleanor Bentley and Kyleigh Harrison. Bentley went 7 for 11 on her way to 18 points and eight rebounds, while Harrison almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. Harrison has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Zulema Ruiz was another key player, putting up four points.
Kiowas
| 01/03/25 vs Follett | 46-35 |
| 12/30/24 vs Felt | 40-12 |
| 12/20/24 vs Goodwell | 38-33 |
Booker's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-11. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.7 points per game. As for Follett, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Booker will face off against Miami at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Follett, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Follett Panthers challenge the Fort Elliott Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on January 10th.
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