The Nickerson Panthers will take on the Smoky Valley Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Nickerson's offense hasn't had much luck over their past three games, but Friday's match will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Tuesday, Nickerson took a blow against Larned, falling 62-19. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 248th, while the Indians are ranked 72nd).
Meanwhile, Smoky Valley can bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They walked away with a 57-46 victory over Chapman.
Nickerson's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Smoky Valley, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Things could have been worse for Nickerson, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 51-35 loss to Smoky Valley in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Nickerson avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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