Sumner and Palm Harbor University squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Sumner had to settle for second. They fell to the Palm Harbor University Hurricanes 55-49. While the Stingrays didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Hurricanes 22-17 in the first quarter.
Mariah Farmer
| 02/08/25 @ Palm Harbor University | 19 |
| 02/06/25 vs Plant | 17 |
| 01/29/25 vs Tampa Bay Tech | 12 |
| 01/28/25 @ Chamberlain | 8 |
| 01/24/25 @ Robinson | 18 |
| + 20 more games |
Despite the loss, Sumner still got an impressive performance from Mariah Farmer, who posted 19 points and seven rebounds. Farmer continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Briana Gill-Guyette was another key player, putting up 12 points and three steals.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Palm Harbor University to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brenna Walters, who had 15 points. Walters' afternoon made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Devyn Lavelle, who went 5 of 8 on her way to 17 points and five boards.
Sumner's defeat dropped their record down to 16-10. As for Palm Harbor University, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-6.
Sumner and Palm Harbor University could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Sumner (ranked 194th) will meet Haines City (ranked 31st) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Palm Harbor University will challenge Venice at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday down 99 places (136 vs. 37).
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