Calhoun Academy was the 36-35 winner over Thomas Sumter Academy when they last played one another last Wednesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Calhoun Academy Cavaliers fell to the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals 38-32.
Despite the defeat, Calhoun Academy had strong showings from Layla Walker, who posted 12 points, and Natalie Quattlebaum, who put up six points.
Thomas Sumter Academy found their leader in sophomore Malayia English, who scored 18 points and seven steals. That makes it eight consecutive games in which English has scored at least a third of Thomas Sumter Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ronia Sanders, who had four points and nine steals.
Calhoun Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-17 record this season. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Calhoun Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, they will square off against Orangeburg Prep at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Orangeburg Prep will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Thomas Sumter Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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