The Whitmer Panthers will head out to take on the Delta Panthers at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Last Thursday, Whitmer was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 41-37 to Findlay. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 255th, while the Trojans are ranked 78th).
Meanwhile, Delta put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their game with ease, bagging a 69-12 victory over Swanton. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Delta pushed their record up to 16-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.5 points per game. As for Whitmer, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Whitmer against Delta in their previous meeting back in November of 2021, as the squad secured a 70-30 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Whitmer since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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