HEWITT, TX - In a grit-and-grind defensive battle where every bucket was hard-earned, the Midway Pantherettes used a dominant second-half surge to pull away from the Temple Tem-Cats, securing a 44-23 victory on Tuesday night.
The contest was a tale of two halves, defined by Midway’s ability to turn defensive pressure into offensive separation during a decisive third quarter.
Game Summary
The opening frame set the tone for a physical evening. Temple struggled early to find clean looks against Midway’s length, managing only 4 points in the first quarter. However, the Tem-Cats found their footing in the second, putting up 11 points—their highest-scoring period of the night—to keep the game within striking distance at halftime, trailing 27-15.
The momentum shifted permanently after the break. Midway’s defense reached another gear in the third quarter, holding Temple to a lone field goal while racking up 12 points of their own. While the Tem-Cats' defense remained resilient, outscoring the Panthers 6-5 in the final frame, the third-quarter deficit proved too large to overcome.
Top Performers
For Midway, the offensive load was carried by Addison Gloor and **Kamil Ajose, who combined for 21 of the Panthers' 44 points.
Addison Gloor: 11 points
Kamil Ajose: 10 points
The Tem-Cats were led by senior standout Tierney Perkins, who stuffed the stat sheet with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Aniyah Brumet added 6 points and 2 rebounds, while Maciah Morgan and Kendall Tate anchored the interior defense with 4 rebounds apiece. Jayden Faulks and Ka'Myhriah Freeman each chipped in 2 points in the effort.
Box Score & Scoring Summary
Temple Scoring:** Perkins (10), Brumet (6), Faulks (2), Morgan (2), Freeman (2), Tate (1).
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total |
| Temple| 4 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 23 |
| Midway| 12 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 44 |
Looking Ahead
The Tem-Cats (9-15, 0-3) will look to snap their recent skid as they continue a demanding District 12-6A schedule under head coach Azzie Knox.
Temple returns to Wildcat Gym this **Friday, January 9th, for a crucial home matchup against Harker Heights. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
