After flying high against Cathedral Academy last Tuesday, Pinewood Prep came back down to earth. The Pinewood Prep Panthers fell 69-59 to the Porter-Gaud Cyclones on Friday. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Cyclones recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Pinewood Prep's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tre Green, who went 7 for 13 to rack up 18 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonathan Slawson, who posted 11 points in addition to seven assists and six steals.
Pinewood Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 19-7. As for Porter-Gaud, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 16-5.
Looking ahead, Pinewood Prep will play host again on Saturday to welcome Palmetto Christian Academy, where tip off is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Palmetto Christian Academy is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Pinewood Prep will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Porter-Gaud, they will be playing at home against Cathedral Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Porter-Gaud's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 11 matches.
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