The South Sumter Raiders will challenge the Excel Christian Academy Blue Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Tuesday, South Sumter came up short against Sunlake and fell 62-54. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 367th, while the Seahawks are ranked 170th).
Meanwhile, Excel Christian Academy Blue entered their game against Florida College Academy last Monday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Excel Christian Academy Blue came up short against Florida College Academy, falling 84-59.
South Sumter has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Excel Christian Academy Blue, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-2.
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