Pell City scored the most points they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 68-44 to the Albertville Aggies. That makes it the first time this season the Panthers have let down their home crowd.
Despite the loss, Pell City still got an impressive performance from Saniya McFarlin, who went 8 for 16 en route to 24 points. What's more, McFarlin also posted a 50% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Kahlyn Martin was another key player, scoring eight points along with six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Pell City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Lani Smallwood was a one-man wrecking crew for Albertville as she went 6 for 11 from beyond the arc en route to 28 points plus seven rebounds and six assists. That makes it three consecutive games in which Smallwood has scored at least a third of Albertville's points. Another player making a difference was Mylie Butler, who earned ten points plus seven assists.
Pell City is on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5. As for Albertville, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Pell City Panthers duke it out with the Clay-Chalkville Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pell City has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Albertville has already played their next matchup, a 65-31 victory against Florence on the 15th.
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