Ranchview hadn't done well against Van Alstyne recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Ranchview Wolves pulled ahead with a 50-49 photo finish over the Van Alstyne Panthers. This was payback for the Wolves, who suffered a 55-49 loss the last time these two teams met.
It was another big night for Kishone Zachariah, who went 6 for 10 on his way to 17 points and three steals. Amari Dehorney was another key player, going 5 of 9 on his way to 10 points.
Ranchview's record now sits at 11-7. As for Van Alstyne, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Ranchview and Paris will round out the year against one another at at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Paris knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Ranchview likes a good challenge. As for Van Alstyne, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Van Alstyne Panthers duke it out with the Big Sandy Wildcats at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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