Panthers Bounce Back to Take Down Perry

Following a tough loss to rival Leslie, the boys’ basketball team bounced back to take down Perry 51-44 Tuesday night.

The Panthers started slowly with the Ramblers taking a 12-5 lead after one, but Stockbridge got hot in the second and outscored Perry 22-7 for a 27-19 halftime lead.

David Kluesner and Joey Ballagh scored seven points each to spark the big second quarter for the Panthers.

Ballagh hit a pair of triples in the third and Kegan Collins scored five as Perry tried to make a charge and cut the Stockbridge lead to 41-35.

Collins would score six in the fourth including a pair of big free throws late to hold off Perry for the win.

The Panthers were led by Collins with 20 points and four rebounds.

Ballagh finished with 13 points, while Kluesner added nine points and four boards. Drew Robinson finished with six points and five assists, Jake Sawicki two points, Noah Lewis one point, and Jalen Rogozinski grabbed a team-high seven rebounds.

The Panthers evened their record at 8-8 overall on the season. They will travel to Fowlerville Monday for a non-league contest against the Gladiators.