We've got a battle between Panthers coming up. University Prep will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
University Prep is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Gridley 70-67.
Meanwhile, Fortune Early College didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Weed on Thursday, but they still walked away with a 59-55 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Fortune Early College's win came from a few key players University Prep will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mekhi Tanner, who posted 17 points and five assists. The contest was his sixth in a row with at least 17 points. Malachi Hollingsworth was another key player, putting up 13 points.
University Prep pushed their record up to 26-8 with the win, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.2 points over those games. As for Fortune Early College, their victory bumped their record up to 23-8.
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