The Craig Panthers will take on the Wrangell Wolves on Friday. Craig is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
On Saturday, Craig was fully in charge, breezing past Haines 59-15. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 20 points or more this season.
Craig's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ashlynn Smith, who went 7-for-17 en route to 16 points and five steals. Another player making a difference was Sara Steffen, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 15 points and five rebounds.
Craig smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 23 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Wrangell lost to Hoonah on the road by a 58-39 margin on Friday. The Wolves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Wrangell's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Craig, their victory bumped their record up to 18-4.
Craig was able to grind out a solid win over Wrangell in their previous meeting back in January, winning 50-42. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Wolves have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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