Florida High School Basketball - Mount Dora fells South Sumter
November 22, 2024: Bushnell, FL 33513 The Mount Dora Hurricanes basketball team scored 46 points and limited the host South Sumter Raiders to 30 in the Hurricanes non-league triumph on Friday.
The Hurricanes now possess a 1-1 record. They play next when they travel to Apopka for a non-league game on Saturday, November 30. Mount Dora will confront a Blue Darters team coming off a 49-20 non-league loss to Colonial (Orlando, FL). The Blue Darters record now stands at 0-1.
With the loss, South Sumter falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Lake Minneola (Minneola, FL) to confront the Hawks in a non-league game on Thursday, December 5. The Hawks go into the game with a record of 1-0.
Game Summary
In an exciting girls high school basketball matchup, the Mount Dora Lady Hurricanes took on the South Sumter Lady Raiders in a game that promised intensity and skill. Right from the opening tip-off, Mount Dora came out with energy and determination, quickly establishing their dominance.
The first quarter saw Mount Dora's offense firing on all cylinders. With quick ball movement and sharp shooting, they raced to an early lead. Guard Peyton Kolva hit a three-pointer that energized her teammates and set the tone for the game. Meanwhile, their defense was equally impressive, forcing turnovers and creating fast-break opportunities.This helped lead Mount Dora to its first win of the season.