Georgia High School Basketball - Sumter County nipped by Tift County
January 28, 2023: Americus, GA 31709 The Tift County Blue Devils tipped the host Sumter County Panthers basketball team by a final score of 41-40 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Blue Devils face the Veterans Warhawks (Kathleen, GA) in a AAAAAA Region 1 game, on Tuesday, January 31. Tift County will attempt to move on its 14-5 season record. The Warhawks enter the game with a 13-8 record after their 72-56 non-league win over Perry (Perry, GA).
With the defeat, Sumter County moves to 14-6 on the year. The Panthers host Berrien (Nashville, GA) to face the Rebels in a AA Region 1 game on Saturday, February 4. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 6-15.