Basketball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Portal

David Thomas

Points

12/12/25 vs Jenkins County	27
12/06/25 vs Montgomery County	26
12/05/25 vs Bryan County	21

Portal had won two straight games and David Thomas did his part to make it three on Friday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 73-49 margin over the Jenkins County War Eagles with plenty of help from Thomas, who went 9-for-17 on his way to 27 points and three steals. His evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 21 points.

The team also got some help courtesy of Brian McQueen, who posted eight points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played.

Portal's record now sits at 8-1. As for Jenkins County, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Coming up, Portal will venture away from home to take on Claxton at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. Jenkins County and Metter will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The War Eagles will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least 55 points in their last four contests.