CARROLL — One year ago, an early December matchup in the Creston gym ended with a talented Carroll Kuemper Catholic girls team escaping with a 51-50 victory over the Panthers.

On Tuesday night, the outcome was nearly identical as the Panthers battled on even terms until the very end in a 48-46 Knight victory on the Kuemper court.

“It was a game the girls deserved to win,” said Creston coach Larry McNutt. “The girls played hard. We held them to 18 points in the second half. We just needed to make a few more free throws.”