Florida High School Basketball - South Sumter nips Lecanto
December 6, 2023: Bushnell, FL 33513 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the South Sumter Raiders (Bushnell, FL) and the visiting Lecanto Panthers (Lecanto, FL), saw South Sumter's basketball squad hold off Lecanto by a tally of 57-50.
With the victory, South Sumter improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Raiders host IMG Academy Black (Bradenton, FL) to play the Ascenders in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 8. The Ascenders come into the challenge with a record of 0-3. IMG Academy Black lost 69-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Tampa Prep (Tampa, FL)
Next up, the Panthers play the Nature Coast Tech Sharks (Brooksville, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 8. Lecanto will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Sharks come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 54-35 non-league loss to Springstead (Spring Hill, FL).