There's no place like home for Portal, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 34-26 victory over the Emanuel County Institute Bulldogs on Saturday. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Portal to victory, but perhaps none more so than Alyssa King, who posted eight points and six rebounds. London Blackmon was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and nine boards.
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Portal smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in ten consecutive matchups.
The win got Portal back to even at 5-5. As for Emanuel County Institute, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Portal Panthers challenge the Metter Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Emanuel County Institute, they will welcome Savannah at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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