Thomas Sumter Academy lost against Calhoun Academy last Wednesday and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Thomas Sumter Academy Generals were dealt a 62-35 loss at the hands of the Calhoun Academy Cavaliers. While losing is never fun, the Generals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 311th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 138th).
It was another big night for Chase Strickland, who went 13 for 16 to rack up 28 points and five steals for Calhoun Academy. Strickland is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed four or more in the last four games he's played. Nick Lindsay was another key player, putting up 14 points and four steals.
Thomas Sumter Academy is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-15. The slump could be explained by some tough opposition over that stretch, namely Calhoun Academy, they, and Orangeburg Prep. As for Calhoun Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 22-4 record this season.
Thomas Sumter Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Calhoun Academy, they will challenge Orangeburg Prep at 7:40 p.m. on Monday. Orangeburg Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 16 matches -- so hopefully Calhoun Academy likes a good challenge.
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