Central takes down Sumter County in a playoff battle

By Team Reports Feb 28, 2024, 10:04am

Recap: Central Chargers vs. Sumter County Panthers

The Central Chargers had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They breezed by Sumter County at home to the tune of 51-24 on Friday. Central has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 20 matches by 20 points or more this season.

Despite the loss, Sumter County still got an impressive performance from Jesstynie Scott, who scored 20 points along with five rebounds.

The victory (which was Central's 18th in a row) raised their record to 25-4. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 32.7 points. As for Sumter County, their loss dropped their record down to 20-9.

Central didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 44-37 win vs. Columbia on the 27th. Sumter County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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