Duncanville and Ontario Christian (ranked ninth and tenth in the MaxPreps national rankings respectively) squared off in a high-profile contest on Friday. The Duncanville Panthers and Pantherettes were beaten by the Ontario Christian Knights 94-51. The Panthers and Pantherettes were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-27.
Several Panthers and Pantherettes players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Samari Holmen, who earned 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Paytin Peterson, who posted four points in addition to eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Duncanville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Ontario Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kaleena Smith out in front who went 9 for 15 en route to 29 points plus six assists and three steals. The matchup was Smith's 28th in a row with at least ten points. Tatianna Griffin was another key player, going 10 for 16 en route to 23 points plus eight rebounds and five assists.
Duncanville's loss ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-3. As for Ontario Christian, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Duncanville wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 55-47 win against Etiwanda on the 30th. Ontario Christian has also already played their next contest, an 82-50 victory against Monterey on the 30th.
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