Portal was the 85-32 winner over Bryan County when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Portal Panthers took a 43-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bryan County Redskins.
Kj Hunter and Zion Lanier certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Hunter earned seven points plus two steals and two blocks, while Lanier scored eight points in addition to nine rebounds. Jaylon Strickland was another key player, scoring seven points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Portal smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Portal's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2. As for Bryan County, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Portal will be playing in front of their home fans against Savannah Classical Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bryan County, they will venture away from home to face off against Metter at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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