Powdersville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 37-35 heartbreaker at the hands of the Carolina Academy Trojans. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
Caroline Sweet
| 01/20/26 @ Carolina Academy | 2 |
| 01/17/26 vs Northside Christian Academy | 5 |
| 01/16/26 vs Christ Church Episcopal | 2 |
Powdersville's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Caroline Sweet, who posted 16 points, and Darla Burrows, who scored 13 points and five boards. Sweet has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Mary Kate Fain also deserves some recognition as she scored her first point of the season.
Carolina Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Deaunna Cook, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Those 16 boards gave Cook a new career-high. Skylar Belcher was another key player, putting up seven points.
Powdersville's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Carolina Academy, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Powdersville is set to face off against their familiar foe Palmetto at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Carolina Academy will square off against rival Christ Church Episcopal at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.
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