The Hilton Head Christian Academy Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their third straight loss. They took a 67-63 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sumter. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Hilton Head Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Qayden Turner, who scored 22 points along with nine rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah White, who scored 12 points along with seven rebounds.
Hilton Head Christian Academy has not been sharp recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Sumter, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hilton Head Christian Academy will take on Hampton County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Sumter won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Carolina Forest at 7:30 p.m. on January 16th. Carolina Forest is hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.
