The Panthers fall in the 1A State Championship Finals

Without question, the Saratoga Panthers had an amazing season despite their tough loss to the Upton Bobcats, 55-36. The Panthers’ loss to the Bobcats is nothing to be ashamed of.

Upton had only one loss the entire season and it was to the Hot Springs Bisons 62-45 on January 12. Since then, the Bobcats continued winning in conference and non-conference play, regionals and state. Upton’s season was almost perfect and they became the Southwest 1A Killers, defeating every team in the Southwest 1A Conference.

The Saratoga Panthers’ road to just getting to the State Championship Tournament was a cha...