Thomas Sumter Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 36-35 heartbreaker at the hands of the Calhoun Academy Cavaliers. The Generals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cavaliers earlier this season, when they won 42-24.
| 02/05/25 vs Calhoun Academy | 7 |
| 02/04/25 @ Orangeburg Prep | 3 |
| 01/31/25 @ Clarendon Hall | 8 |
| 01/29/25 vs Orangeburg Prep | 5 |
| 01/28/25 @ Calhoun Academy | 8 |
| + 3 more games |
Thomas Sumter Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Malayia English, who posted 15 points in addition to seven steals and six boards. English has been hot, having posted three or more steals the last eight times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Bell, who had five points along with seven rebounds and seven steals.
Calhoun Academy can attribute much of their success to Layla Walker, who earned 16 points. The dominant performance gave Walker a new career-high in points. Sarah Roland was another key player, putting up six points.
Thomas Sumter Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Calhoun Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-16.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Thomas Sumter Academy beat Calhoun Academy by a score of 38-32 on Friday.
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