The Umatilla Bulldogs will square off against the South Sumter Raiders on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Umatilla made easy work of Hope Academy and carried off a 56-34 win. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 22 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for South Sumter, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They enjoyed a cozy 44-30 victory over Tavares on Thursday. That 14 point margin sets a new team best for the Raiders this season.
Umatilla's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-5. As for South Sumter, they moved to 3-18 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Everything came up roses for Umatilla against South Sumter when the teams last played back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 56-28 win. Will Umatilla repeat their success, or does South Sumter have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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