Eustis proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 35) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Vanguard Knights 41-38. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Vanguard lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Sanaria Gunsby, who posted nine points in addition to seven steals and six boards. Gunsby is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kenaria Dowdy, who had six points and four steals.
Panthers
| 12/17/24 vs Vanguard | 41-38 |
| 12/12/24 vs Umatilla | 56-28 |
| 12/11/24 vs Lyman | 54-5 |
| 12/06/24 vs South Sumter | 58-15 |
| 11/19/24 vs P.K. Yonge | 51-16 |
Eustis pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 31.6 points. As for Vanguard, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eustis will head out to challenge East Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Vanguard, they will head out on the road to take on North Marion at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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