Pantego Christian proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 29) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Covenant Knights 57-54. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since November 28, 2023.
Pantego Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Evan Jackson, who went 7 of 14 en route to 18 points. Aj Brooks was another key player, going 5 for 10 on his way to 11 points in addition to six assists and four steals.

Panthers
01/31/25 @ Covenant | 57-54 |
01/17/25 @ Coram Deo Academy | 101-62 |
01/07/25 @ Prince of Peace | 58-49 |
01/03/25 @ Shelton | 92-55 |
12/28/24 @ Anson | 72-53 |
Pantego Christian's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-12. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.0 points per game. As for Covenant, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 19-14 record this season.
Coincidentally, Pantego Christian and Covenant will both be playing Coram Deo Academy the next time they take the court. Pantego Christian will host Coram Deo Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Covenant will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on February 7th.
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