The Royall girls basketball team split its opening week of the 2023 new year, with its first loss of the season coming from Bangor on Jan. 3 and a win over Brookwood on Jan. 6. Makayla Martin had a game high of 17 points over Bangor as the girls fell 10–2 early in the game. (Tasha Mueller photo)
The Panthers were able to make up the deficit to tie the game at 21. Marah Gruen and Brooklyn Gruen battle to keep possession for Royall past Bangor’s Joeryn Freit and Adrianna Massman. (Tasha Mueller photo)
Kasey Jones pops up for a quick shot to tally up 6 points over Bangor. (Tasha Mueller photo)
Bria Gruen reaches for possession late in the second half. (Tasha Mueller photo)
Cailey Simons looks for an open lane under the basket; Simons added 4 points for Royall. Bangor secured the win at 57-45. Both Bangor and Royall are tied in conference standings at 5-1, with Hillsboro in third at 4-1. Royall sits at fifth in the Week 6 Division 5 Wissports.net coaches poll. (Tasha Mueller photo)