The Shade Panthers will challenge the Ferndale Yellow Jackets at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 28 losses in a row dating back to last season, Shade turned things around against North Star on Friday. They managed a 44-39 win over the Cougars.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Ferndale beat Johnstown Christian 46-40 on Friday. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Yellow Jackets' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 425th, while the Bluejays are ranked 129th).
Ferndale's win came from a few key players Shade will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Deajah Chatman, who posted 14 points and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Finni Mason, who scored 14 points along with six boards and six steals.
Ferndale smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 14 consecutive games.
Shade's win ended a 15-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-9. As for Ferndale, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.
Shade was dealt a bruising 57-30 defeat at the hands of Ferndale in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Shade have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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