The Temple Tem-Cats hosted the Midway Pantherettes at Wildcat Gym on Friday evening for a gritty District 12-6A showdown. In a game defined by tough defensive stands and hard-earned buckets, Midway managed to pull away for a 36-25 victory.

The opening frame proved difficult for the Temple offense, as Midway’s defensive pressure limited the Tem-Cats to just three points. The Pantherettes jumped out to an 11-3 lead, setting a tone that would force Temple to play catch-up for the remainder of the night.

Wilson Sparks the Offense

Temple found its rhythm in the second quarter, nearly matching Midway point-for-point. Ja’Marea Wilson took charge of the comeback effort, exploding for seven points in the period, including a clutch 3-pointer.

Despite the surge, Midway’s Kamil Ajose—who finished with a game-high 15 points—helped the Pantherettes maintain a 25-12 lead heading into the locker room.
The second half became a defensive stalemate. Temple held Midway to just 11 total points across the third and fourth quarters, but the Tem-Cats struggled to find the consistent scoring needed to bridge the gap. Wilson added another four points in the third, finishing as the lone Tem-Cat in double digits.

Scoring Breakdown

Temple Tem-Cats (24)
Ja'Marea Wilson: 12 points
Aniyah Brumet: 5 points
Mariah Dixon: 2 points
Aaliyah Paul: 2 points
Ka'Myhrea Freeman: 2 points
Jazaeah Canady: 1 point

Midway Pantherettes (36)
Kamil Ajose: 15 points
Sha'Riyah Johnson: 9 points
Addison Gloor: 6 points

Looking Ahead

The Tem-Cats will look to bounce back and find their offensive spark on the road. They travel to take on Harker Heights this Tuesday, February 3. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM at Harker Heights High School.