South Sumter and The Villages Charter squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but South Sumter had to settle for second. They took a blow against The Villages Charter Buffalo, falling 85-49. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 70-49 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2024.
The Villages Charter's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aaron Britt, Jr., who went 8 of 14 from beyond the arc on his way to 28 points. That's the most points Britt, Jr. has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Herly Brutus, who went 7 for 8 to rack up 16 points and three steals.
South Sumter's defeat dropped their record down to 12-12. As for The Villages Charter, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 22-5.
As of now, neither South Sumter nor The Villages Charter have any future games scheduled.
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