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Ana Sofia Meyer / TPI

Elmore County forward Addison Hicks (4) drives the baseline against Wetumpka in their 52-24 loss.

The Elmore County Panthers faced their first big challenge of the season against Wetumpka on Thursday night in Eclectic, losing 52-24. 

Despite the big loss, the Panthers fought hard the entire game, played great defense against a high-powered offense from the Indians. In only the second game of their season, the Panthers are still figuring out everyone’s roles on the floor this season.