The Pinnacle Panthers will take on the Whitehorse Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pinnacle is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Pinnacle lost 63-42 to Monticello on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered against the Buckaroo since February 12, 2019.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Whitehorse's strategy against Rough Rock on Wednesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Whitehorse blew Rough Rock out of the water with a 73-42 final score. The Raiders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 27 points or more this season.
Whitehorse's win came from a few key players Pinnacle will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Hyatt Thomas, who posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was Adam Joe, who scored 16 points.
Whitehorse's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Pinnacle, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Pinnacle didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Whitehorse in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, but they still walked away with a 51-47 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Whitehorse's Lyric Phillips, who earned 25 points. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be easier for Pinnacle to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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