Sumner proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 34) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Winthrop College Prep Academy Spartans out 62-60.
Sumner got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bennard Anson out in front who posted 12 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Karsten Walker, who went 7 of 13 on his way to 15 points.
Despite the loss, Winthrop College Prep Academy still got an impressive performance from Kai Brookins, who went 8 of 14 on his way to 20 points. TJ Worthy was another key player, putting up eight points and 11 rebounds.
Stingrays
| 12/20/24 @ Winthrop College Prep Academy | 62-60 |
| 12/13/24 @ Brandon | 83-49 |
| 12/06/24 @ Durant | 68-31 |
Sumner's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.0 points per game. As for Winthrop College Prep Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-7.
Sumner wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 58-57 win against Clearwater on the 26th. As for Winthrop College Prep Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Tournament Opponent at 1:30 p.m. on January 2, 2025.
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