Basketball Recap: Screven County Wins Going Away Against Metter

You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Screven County on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 73-55 victory over the Metter Tigers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 57-37 back in December of 2024.

LeVez Roper had a dynamite game for Screven County, going 8 for 13 from beyond the arc on his way to 34 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Rodney Beckworth was another key player, dropping a double-double on 15 points and 14 boards.

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Previous 3 Games (Away)

01/17/25 @ Metter	73-55
01/07/25 @ Claxton	67-53
12/13/24 @ Emanuel County Institute	73-64

Screven County pushed their record up to 7-7 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.0 points per game. As for Metter, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Screven County won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Burke County at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Burke County's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games. As for Metter, they will square off against Bryan County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.