Basketball Game Preview: Thomas Sumter Academy Generals vs. Clarendon Hall Saints

By Team Reports Jan 19, 2024, 5:54am

Preview: Thomas Sumter Academy Generals vs. Clarendon Hall Saints

The Thomas Sumter Academy Generals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Clarendon Hall Saints at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Sumter Academy comes in still looking for their first win of the season.

Thomas Sumter Academy suffered their biggest defeat since November 30, 2023 on Tuesday. They ended up on the wrong side of a tough 51-29 walloping at the hands of King's Academy. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Thomas Sumter Academy in their matchups with King's Academy: they've now lost three in a row.

Meanwhile, Clarendon Hall was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 54-49 to Jefferson Davis Academy. Clarendon Hall has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Thomas Sumter Academy bumped their record down to 0-10 with that loss, which was their 12th straight at home. As for Clarendon Hall, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.

Things could have been worse for Thomas Sumter Academy, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 58-40 loss to Clarendon Hall when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Thomas Sumter Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.