A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Palatka Panthers duke it out with the Columbia Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday... Palatka is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Palatka fought the good fight in their overtime match against Dunnellon on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 70-63 to the Tigers.
| 12/16/24 vs Dunnellon | 6 |
| 12/11/24 @ Flagler Palm Coast | 3 |
| 12/09/24 @ Matanzas | 2 |
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Ja'Quon Lewis, who went 7 for 17 on his way to 16 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals. Lewis is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Fells, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 boards.
Even though they lost, Palatka smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dunnellon only pulled down five offensive rebounds.
Meanwhile, Columbia also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Vanguard by a score of 59-50.
Palatka's record is now 1-5. As for Columbia, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
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