The Panthers shot just 28.6% (12-42) from the floor, while Perham hit 62% (38-61) of their field goal attempts, including 50% (13-26) of their shots from beyond the arc. Perham also forced 24 Park Rapids turnovers, while committing only nine.

Josh Jeziorski recorded a double-double (27 points, 10 rebounds), making 11-of-15 shots. Jensen Beachy also had a double-double (14 points, 10 assists), while adding 7 steals. Carter Cresap scored 21 points and Finn Diggins contributed 8 points and 4 steals.

Gabriel Bagstad led Park Rapids Area with 16 points.

Perham (17-1) ran their winning streak to sixteen games with the victory. They will host Esko on Friday night and will face Holy Family Catholic at 4:15pm Saturday in Alexandria as part of the Winter Lakes Classic.