Georgia High School Basketball - Cook nipped by Sumter County
January 5, 2024: Americus, GA 31709 The Sumter County Panthers tipped the visiting Cook Hornets basketball team by a final score of 43-40 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Panthers face the Crisp County Cougars (Cordele, GA) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 6. Sumter County will attempt to move on its 4-9 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 5-4 record after their 75-60 league loss to Dougherty (Albany, GA).
With the defeat, Cook moves to 4-6 on the year. The Hornets host Berrien (Nashville, GA) to face the Rebels in a AA Region 1 game on Saturday, January 6. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 1-13. Berrien lost 65-28 in their recent league game against Jeff Davis (Hazlehurst, GA)