Sussex Central was the 37-35 winner over Southampton when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Sussex Central Tigers received a blow on Wednesday as they fell 69-53 to the Southampton Indians. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 333rd, while the Indians are ranked 129th).
Southampton had a senior duo take command as Tyrell Beverly dropped a double-double on 18 points and 14 rebounds and Israel Key went 7 for 14 en route to 21 points in addition to six boards and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Key has scored all season. Miguel Bradshaw was another key player, putting up 12 points and seven assists.
Sussex Central has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for Southampton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-1.
Sussex Central wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 57-17 win against Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech on the 17th. As for Southampton, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 55-52 victory against Franklin on the 17th.
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