Chanute, KS - The Neosho County Panthers delivered a memorable performance on Sophomore Night, defeating Highland Scotties 78–66 on Wednesday, February 25 in Chanute, Kansas. With a strong home crowd behind them, the Panthers set the tone early and maintained control throughout the contest, celebrating their sophomore class in style with an impressive all-around team effort. Leading the charge was Champ Powaukee, who poured in 27 points, including an efficient 4-of-8 shooting performance from beyond the arc. His scoring touch helped Neosho County stretch the floor and keep Highland's defense on its heels all evening. Eriq Caraballo added 16 points of his own, knocking down four of his seven attempts from three-point range to give the Panthers another dangerous perimeter threat. Inside the paint, Adyn Prophete contributed 15 points and pulled down seven rebounds, providing a steady presence on both ends of the floor.

The Panthers' defensive intensity and unselfish play proved pivotal in securing the win. Raziel Taylor orchestrated the offense with nine assists while also tallying three steals on the defensive end. Jayce Cooper controlled the glass with 10 rebounds and added three steals, helping Neosho County generate extra possessions and transition opportunities. With the 78–66 victory, Neosho County capped off Sophomore Night in fitting fashion, showcasing balanced scoring, defensive pressure, and strong team chemistry.

The Panthers will look to carry that momentum into their next matchup on Saturday, February 28, when they travel to Kansas City, Kansas for a 3 p.m. tipoff against Kansas City Kansas Blue Devils.