The Portal Panthers will face off against the Savannah Bluejackets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Portal: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Savannah has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
It was a proper cat-fight when Portal faced off against Metter on Tuesday. Portal was the clear victor by a 59-35 margin over Metter. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Panthers have posted since December 13, 2024.
Meanwhile, Savannah earned a 56-46 victory over McIntosh County Academy on Tuesday.
Savannah's win came from a few key players Portal will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Maki Joyner, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. He has been hot for a while, having posted eight or more boards the last nine times he's played. Jermontae Brown was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Portal's win bumped their record up to 11-13. As for Savannah, they are also on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season.
Portal came up short against Savannah in their previous matchup back in January, falling 61-51. Will Portal have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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