Basketball Preview: Stringer Red Devils vs. Sylva Bay Academy Saints
Stringer hasn't had much luck against Sylva Bay Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Stringer Red Devils will challenge the Sylva Bay Academy Saints at 6:00 p.m.
Stringer is leaving town to face Sylva Bay Academy after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Stringer was dealt a 48-15 loss at the hands of Richton on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Sylva Bay Academy came into Tuesday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 66-23 win over Woodlawn Prep. The Saints pushed the score to 41-15 by the end of the third, a deficit the Wolfpack had little chance of recovering from.
Sylva Bay Academy's win on Tuesday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lily Hatcher, who had 21 points in addition to two steals. Another player making a difference was Reese Shumock, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Stringer ended up a good deal behind Sylva Bay Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, losing 50-36. Can Stringer avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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