Girls Basketball (2022-2023)
Panthers Top Warriors in 1st Round of TCAL Playoffs
February 7, 2023—On a cold evening at Hagler Court, the Panthers advanced to the Semifinal round of the TCAL Playoffs, beating the John Swett High Warriors by the score of 61-27, beating the Warriors for the third time this year in a dominant fashion.
The Panthers were led by the Sophomore duo of Marlee Richard (11 points, 10 rebounds) and Neiyah Thompson (18 points, 10 rebounds) as both would record their first career double-double in a playoff game. The Panthers will look to carry their momentum into the TCAL Semifinal round as they will take on the Salesian Pride this Thursday, February 9th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00PM.
Panthers Dominate on Senior Day
January 31, 2023—On a Tuesday evening here at Hagler Court, the Varsity Girls Basketball celebrated Senior Day with a dominant victory over the De Anza High Dons by the score of 72-15. Prior to the game, the Panthers honored two of their senior players, Kiera Harvell and Ayana Dalessio, for their dedication and commitment to the Girls Basketball program during their four years of high school.
Throughout the evening, the Panthers had a strong and impressive display of defense, forcing the Dons into numerous turnovers that turned in to long scoring for the Panthers. The Panthers got a strong showing from Sophomores Marlee Richard, Khaya Jackson, and Tatianna Wilson; Junior Milan Jackson; and Senior Ayana Dalessio, who all helped propel the Panthers to victory.
The Panthers will travel to take on the Pinole Valley High Spartans this Friday, February 3rd, to wrap up the regular season. Tip-off is scheduled for 7pm.
Panthers Dominate in Matchup vs. John Swett
January 20, 2023—On a night in Crockett, California, the Varsity Girls Basketball team traveled to John Swett High School to take on the Warriors. The Panthers got on the Warriors early and often, defeating the Warriors in dominant fashion by the score of 56-32.
The Panthers displayed strong and relentless defense while getting major contributions on the offensive end. The Panthers were led by Junior Milan Jackson and Sophomores Khaya Jackson and Tatianna Wilson.
The Panthers will look to carry their momentum from this impressive victory as they will travel to Vallejo to take on the St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins in a league matchup. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24th. Tip-off is set for 7pm.
Panthers Win First Game at MLK Classic
January 14, 2023—On a Saturday afternoon at Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland, the Panthers won their first game in the Bishop O’Dowd MLK Classic by defeating Francis Parker High School of San Diego by the score of 54-51.
It was a tightly contested, back-and-forth affair between the Panthers and the Lancers where both teams would trade off scoring run while also playing tight defense. Nonetheless, the Panthers would ultimately prevail in the 54-51 victory.
The Panthers will look to build off of their first win in the MLK Classic as they return to action on Monday, January 16th, at the Bishop O’Dowd MLK Classic where they will take on the Castro Valley High Trojans. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00PM.
Panthers Excel in Win Over John Swett
January 3, 2023—On a Tuesday evening at Hagler Court, the Varsity Girls Basketball Team were dominant from start to finish in their 67-51 victory over John Swett High Warriors. The Panthers were led by Sophomores Tatianna Wilson, who displayed exceptional defense as she forced the Warriors into turnovers and giving the Panthers extra possessions on a consistent basis, and Neiyah Thompson, who showed off her long-ranged shooting abilities by nailing 3-point shots, allowing the Panthers to extend their lead throughout the course of the evening. Both Wilson and Thompson combined for 33 of the Panthers.
The Panthers also got a strong contribution from another Sophomore as Khaya Jackson scored 10 points of her own.
The Panthers will look to build off of their impressive win this Friday evening when they take on the St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins in a TCAL matchup at Hagler Court. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00pm.