Paola's game on Friday was all tied up 23-23 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of the Tonganoxie Chieftains by a score of 51-48. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Panthers came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 110th, while the Chieftains are ranked 244th).
Paola has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. Tonganoxie's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers face off against the Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Paola is facing Eudora at the right time seeing as Eudora is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Tonganoxie, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Baldwin on Monday. Baldwin will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Tonganoxie surely won't give up without a fight.
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