Knightstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 56-41 to the Morristown Yellow Jackets. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellow Jackets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
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Several Panthers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brant Ellis, who posted 14 points and three steals. Ellis is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Aaron Mefford, who put up eight points and seven boards.
Leading Morristown to victory were Colin Kieninger and Kellen Crim. Kieninger went 6 for 12 en route to 16 points and six rebounds, while Crim went 5 of 11 on his way to 15 points along with five assists and five boards. What's more, Kieninger also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Brayden Keithley was another key player, going 6 of 13 on his way to 14 points and five rebounds.
Knightstown's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Morristown, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-6.
Knightstown has already played their next match, a 67-48 loss against Northeastern on the 18th. As for Morristown, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 55-49 win against Traders Point Christian on the 18th.
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