Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Palm Harbor University walked away with it. They managed a 55-49 victory over the Sumner Stingrays on Saturday. Winning may never get old, but the Hurricanes sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Palm Harbor University's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brenna Walters, who posted 15 points. Walters has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last three times she's played. Devyn Lavelle was another key player, going 5 of 8 on her way to 17 points and five boards.
Hurricanes
| 02/08/25 vs Sumner | 55-49 |
| 02/06/25 vs Riverview | 51-43 |
| 01/31/25 vs Tarpon Springs | 63-22 |
| 01/30/25 @ Berkeley Prep | 59-50 |
| 01/29/25 vs St. Petersburg | 60-49 |
| 01/22/25 vs Sumner | 51-43 |
Palm Harbor University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in 17 consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Sumner still got an impressive performance from Mariah Farmer, who earned 19 points and seven rebounds. That's the most boards Farmer has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Briana Gill-Guyette, who scored 12 points and three steals.
Palm Harbor University pushed their record up to 16-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points over those games. As for Sumner, their loss dropped their record down to 16-10.
Palm Harbor University and Sumner could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Palm Harbor University (ranked 136th) will meet Venice (ranked 37th) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Similarly, Sumner will challenge Haines City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday down 163 places (194 vs. 31).
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