South Carolina High School Basketball - Carolina Forest thwarted by Sumter
February 2, 2024: Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 The Carolina Forest Panthers basketball team (Myrtle Beach, SC), was toppled 52-35 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Sumter Gamecocks (Sumter, SC)
The Gamecocks now possess a 19-0 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to St. James for a AAAAA Region 5 battle on Tuesday, February 6. Sumter will confront a Sharks team coming off a 29-22 non-league win over Christian Academy (Myrtle Beach, SC). The Sharks record now stands at 14-9.
The Panthers (15-6) will now prepare for their battle against Socastee (Myrtle Beach, SC). The Braves come into the AAAAA Region 5 battle with a 5-16 record. In their last battle, Socastee was toppled by Conway (Conway, SC), 49-37, in a league battle.