Palmetto Christian Academy is 9-1 against Thomas Sumter Academy since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. Palmetto Christian Academy will head out on the road to face off against the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals at 6:45 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Palmetto Christian Academy managed to keep up with Northside Christian Academy until halftime on Tuesday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Palmetto Christian Academy was outmatched by Northside Christian Academy at home and fell 73-41. While losing is never fun, Palmetto Christian Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 255th, while Northside Christian Academy is ranked 112th).
Despite their loss, Palmetto Christian Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Evan Seay, who scored 14 points, was perhaps the best of all. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Seay has scored all season. Blaise Sorensen was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, sadly, Thomas Sumter Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after 16 contests. They took a serious blow against Orangeburg Prep on Tuesday, falling 62-21. Thomas Sumter Academy has not had much luck with Orangeburg Prep recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Palmetto Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their defeat was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-16.
Everything came up roses for Palmetto Christian Academy against Thomas Sumter Academy in their previous matchup last Tuesday as the team secured a 57-12 win. With Palmetto Christian Academy ahead 37-10 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
