Basketball Game Preview: Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks vs. Thomas Sumter Academy Generals

By Team Reports Dec 17, 2024, 1:28am

Basketball Preview: Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks vs. Thomas Sumter Academy Generals

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The Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks are taking a road trip to face off against the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Colleton Prep Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.6 points per game this season.

Last Friday, Colleton Prep Academy ended up a good deal behind Andrew Jackson Academy and lost 78-64. The War Hawks were down 63-43 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.

Mateo Castillo

Points

12/13/24 vs Andrew Jackson Academy34
12/12/24 vs Thomas Heyward Academy31
12/10/24 @ Calhoun Academy22
12/06/24 vs Thomas Sumter Academy27
12/03/24 vs Calhoun Academy19

Despite the defeat, Colleton Prep Academy got top-tier performance from Mateo Castillo, who posted 34 points. The game was Castillo's seventh in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Colin Hiers, who earned 11 points.

Meanwhile, Thomas Sumter Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 22nd straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 50-27 to Marlboro Academy. The match marked the Generals' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Thomas Sumter Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Colleton Prep Academy, they now have a losing record at 3-4.

Everything came up roses for Colleton Prep Academy against Thomas Sumter Academy in their previous matchup last Friday, as the team secured a 74-34 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Colleton Prep Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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