Laurence Manning Academy turns things around after tough road loss
By Team Reports
Dec 6, 2023, 6:09am
Recap: Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats vs. Florence Christian Eagles
There's no place like home for the Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against Florence Christian on Thursday by a score of 32-28 (the very same score they lost by the week prior). This was payback for Laurence Manning Academy, who suffered a 34-29 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Despite the defeat, Florence Christian saw an underclassman step up: Emerson Poston scored 18 points along with 7 rebounds.
The win got Laurence Manning Academy back to even at 1-1. As for Florence Christian, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Laurence Manning Academy will be playing at home against Augusta Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Florence Christian, they will square off against Orangeburg Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.