MCHS Panthers, Lady Panthers split home wins against Jags
Jr. Panthers, Jr. Lady Panthers cruise past Lisa Academy
MAGNET COVE — Earlier this week, Magnet Cove senior and junior hoopsters went to work on the hardwood for the PPRD basketball fans to display a four home game stanza hosting Lisa Academy Jaguars at Magnet Cove Gymnasium.
The Jr. Lady Panthers tipped off the night victorious for a 41-13 blowout against the Jr. Lady Jaguars. For the game, Jr. Lady Panthers’ Bailey Ramthun led scoring with 13 points and drilled three triples in double-figures—kori Dawson added eight points, Haddie Hawthorn and Baylie Martin each contributed six points apiece.
The Jr. Panthers rolled away victorious over the Jr. Jags 49-38—Jr. Panthers’ Hunter Woods led all scorers with 12 points, including a 10 point scoring third quarter and Bronson Coolis posted 10 points for double- figures in Magnet Cove’s 11-point double-digit win.
In senior high girls action, the Lady Panthers soared to a 61-20 dominating win against the Lady Jags. Marleigh Mccutcheon led all scorers with 13 points while teammate Brianna Ramthun paced the Lady Panthers with 12 points for double-figures. Karsen Davis added seven points and knocked down the game’s opening triple beyond the arc—izzy Sawyer and Neaira Walls each contributed six points apiece. In the nightcap game, featuring senior high boys action, the Panthers came up short to the Jags 63-47. Magnet Cove’s Owen Til le ry was the overall night’s top performer with a stout 22 points and drilled four triples beyond the arc with a second half slam dunk for double-figures. Jace Beckwith followed with 10 points to post in double-digits and teammate big man Kadin Baker dropped eight points from the field.
BATTLE AT THE COVE 2021
Monday, November 29, the Battle at the Cove Invitational Tournament returns to host several area basketball programs—ouachita, Glen Rose, Centerpoint, Cutter Morning Star, Bearden, Parkers Chapel, Baptist Prep and Fountain Lake to highlight an intense showdown of senior high girls and boys hoops competition.
The tournament host teams— Magnet Cove Panthers and Lady Panthers will tip-off on Monday, Nov. 29 for the late games at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The tournament is scheduled Nov. 29 - December 4 at Magnet Cove Gymnasium.