Claxton extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-4. They were beaten by the Portal Panthers 64-32. The game marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
As for Portal, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-1. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 24 points or more this season.
Portal was led to victory by Brian McQueen and Joshua Coleman. McQueen shot 60% from the field to rack up 17 points in addition to eight boards and five steals, while Coleman went 7-for-13 en route to 16 points. With that strong performance, McQueen is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. Rasheen Jackson was another key player, putting up five points.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Claxton and Vidalia will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Portal, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Metter at 7:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026.
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