Panthers
| 02/07/25 @ Eisenhower | 55-43 |
| 02/04/25 vs Valley Center | 66-45 |
| 02/03/25 @ Junction City | 55-51 |
| 01/28/25 @ Hutchinson | 69-54 |
| 01/25/25 vs Piper | 81-75 |
| + 10 more games |
Derby put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Eisenhower Tigers by a score of 55-43. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked third, while the Tigers are ranked 223rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Derby's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaxson Malvo led the charge by going 5 for 7 en route to 11 points and seven boards. Malvo is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cayden Titus, who posted nine points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
When it comes to explaining why Eisenhower lost, don't look at Pierce Blue. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine boards. Blue also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Romari Howard was another key player, putting up eight points.
Derby pushed their record up to 15-0 with the win, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Eisenhower, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Derby will face off against Haysville Campus at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Eisenhower, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Tigers duke it out with the Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
