DMLK is on a six-game streak of home losses, Hinkley an 18-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The DMLK Panthers will be taking part in a tournament against the Hinkley Thunder at 5:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
DMLK came up into this matchup off a tough 32-point loss on Saturday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of DSST: Conservatory Green by a score of 46-43 on Tuesday.
Despite their defeat, DMLK saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Dez DIAZ, who posted 13 points, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Tay Hugley, who had ten points.
Meanwhile, Hinkley scored the most points they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 50-30 to KIPP Denver Collegiate.
Loss or not, Hinkley got some senior leadership from Uniece Reynolds and Alaysha Ramos Vazquez. Reynolds earned 11 points, while Ramos Vazquez scored seven points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. What's more, Reynolds also posted a 33% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2024.
DMLK's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Hinkley, their loss dropped their record down to 0-19.
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