Basketball Recap: Laney Futch Key Part of a Team Effort in Patriots Win

Colleton Prep Academy typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Patrick Henry Academy proved too difficult a challenge. They managed a 45-39 victory over the Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks. This was a revenge game for the Patriots: when they faced off against the War Hawks last Tuesday, they had to take a 40-38 loss.

Laney Futch

Rebounds

02/07/25 @ Colleton Prep Academy	16
02/05/25 vs Thomas Heyward Academy	21
02/03/25 @ Hilton Head Christian Academy	12
01/31/25 vs Hilton Head Prep	15
01/28/25 vs Colleton Prep Academy	16
+ 7 more games

Patrick Henry Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Laney Futch, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 16 rebounds. Futch is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last 12 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Saquoia Sexton, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.

Patrick Henry Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive contests.

Patrick Henry Academy's record now sits at 13-7. As for Colleton Prep Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-8.

Patrick Henry Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Colleton Prep Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Hilton Head Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Hilton Head Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Colleton Prep Academy surely won't give up without a fight.