Paulding hasn't had much luck against Bryan recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Panthers will take on the Golden Bears at 7:30 p.m. Bryan took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Paulding, who comes in off a win.
On Tuesday, Paulding strolled past Lincolnview with points to spare, taking the game 44-30. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.

Estie Pease
| 12/02/25 @ Lincolnview | 17 |
| 11/25/25 vs Liberty Center | 11 |
| 02/13/25 @ Archbold | 10 |
| 02/06/25 @ Fairview | 6 |
| 01/30/25 @ Hicksville | 6 |
Paulding's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Estie Pease, who went 8-for-14 to rack up 17 points. Those 17 points gave Pease a new career-high. Kayleigh Dunham was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with ten rebounds and nine blocks.
Meanwhile, Bryan came up short against Wayne Trace on Tuesday and fell 46-37.
Paulding's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Bryan, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Paulding beat Bryan 47-40 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers 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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