The Washougal Panthers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fourth straight loss. They lost to Columbia River at home by a decisive 75-59 margin. Washougal has struggled against Columbia River recently, as their contest on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Washougal's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Holden Bea, who scored 13 points along with nine rebounds and five assists. Another player making a difference was Sam Evers, who scored 12 points along with three steals.
Washougal has not been sharp recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Columbia River, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Washougal will face off against Woodland at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Woodland is on a three-game streak of home losses, Washougal a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. Columbia River will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against R.A. Long at 7:00 p.m. on January 24th.
