The Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats lost against the Hammond Skyhawks back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. Laurence Manning Academy was outmatched by the Skyhawks on the road and fell 78-48. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Laurence Manning Academy in their matchups with the Skyhawks: they've now lost three in a row.
Despite the loss, Laurence Manning Academy saw an underclassman step up: Shane Goines scored 23 points.
Laurence Manning Academy's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-7. As for Hammond, their victory bumped their record up to 12-6.
Laurence Manning Academy will be playing at home against the Titans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in South Carolina (Trinity Collegiate is ranked 95th, while the Swampcats are ranked 117th). As for Hammond, they will head out on the road to face off against the Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Augusta Christian has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 264 points over their last four games.
