The Platte/Geddes Black Panthers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They were dealt a 61-32 loss at the hands of Gregory. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Platte/Geddes has scored all season.
Gregory's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Daniel Mitchell, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks. Mitchell has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Noah Bearshield, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds.
Platte/Geddes has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season. As for Gregory, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
Platte/Geddes won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Wagner at 7:30 p.m. on February 16th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in South Dakota (Platte/Geddes is ranked 92nd, while Wagner is ranked 75th). As for Gregory, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Bon Homme at 7:45 p.m. on February 16th. The timing is sure in Gregory's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home while Bon Homme has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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