Sumter County had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Lee County Trojans 41-38. Surprisingly, this marked the Panthers' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Lauren Harris
| 11/29/25 @ Lee County | 4 |
| 02/21/25 @ Thomson | 3 |
| 01/17/25 @ Carver | 2 |
| 11/23/24 vs Lee County | 2 |
| 02/14/25 vs Carver | 1 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Sumter County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Lauren Harris, who posted 11 points and four blocks. Those four blocks gave Harris a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jalayah Tatum, who earned seven points and four steals.
When it comes to explaining why Lee County lost, don't look at Camya Hutcherson. Despite the final result, she had 16 points and three steals. Hutcherson has been hot, having posted three or more steals the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jada Ridley, who put up eight points.
Lee County has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sumter County will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on Monroe at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lee County, they will host Dougherty at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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