Peyton hasn't had much luck against Salida recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Panthers will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Spartans at 7:45 p.m. Salida took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Peyton, who comes in off a win.
Peyton is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Manitou Springs. The Panthers walked away with a 51-42 win over the Mustangs on Tuesday. Surprisingly, this marked the Panthers' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.

Michael Perry
| 12/02/25 @ Manitou Springs | 7 |
| 12/20/24 vs Colorado Springs Christian | 6 |
| 01/16/25 @ Simla | 4 |
| 01/10/25 @ Fountain Valley | 4 |
| 12/10/24 @ Salida | 4 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Peyton to victory, but perhaps none more so than Michael Perry, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and ten assists. The dominant performance also gave Perry a new career-high in boards (seven). Bryce Love was another key player, dropping a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Peyton was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manitou Springs only posted six.
Meanwhile, Salida was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 66-62 to Sanford.
Things could have been worse for Peyton, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 72-56 loss to Salida in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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