The Panthers were leading by only eight at halftime with a score
of 20-12
In the third quarter, the Panthers took the court hot and outscored
Jamaica 15-1 to put the game away.
Will Ewald and Isaac Dewberry each lead the scoring with 12 points
each. Thomas Morris had six points, Jaden Pollice finished with five
points, four points were gained from Noah Funk and Austin Prater
finished with two points.
In the next game of the night, Panthers met up with undefeated
Pontiac St. Mary.
At halftime, Pontiac led 18-16. In the third quarter, the Panthers
turned the two-point deficit into a one-point lead with a score of
23-22
In the fourth quarter, it came down to one shot with the game tied
at 32-32. Pontiac made a desperation shot at the buzzer and banked
in a 21 feet shot to end the Panthers hopes of a state championship.
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Will Ewald led the way in the second game with 12 points. Isaac
Dewberry made seven points, Jaden Pollice had five and Noah Funk and
Thomas Morris each four points for the Panthers.
CEL will play Cornerstone Christian Academy Thursday at 6 p.m. in
St. Joseph, Il.
[Coach Josh Komnick]
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