After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jenkins County, Portal was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Metter Tigers 59-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Panthers have posted since December 13, 2024.
Portal's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zion Lanier, who posted 13 points and eight rebounds. Lanier continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Kj Hunter, who had six points in addition to six boards and five steals.
Portal smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Panthers
| 02/04/25 @ Metter | 59-35 |
| 02/01/25 @ Emanuel County Institute | 59-40 |
| 01/28/25 @ Claxton | 61-51 |
| 01/18/25 @ Southeast Bulloch | 44-27 |
Portal pushed their record up to 11-13 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.8 points per game. As for Metter, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Portal will be playing at home against Savannah at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Savannah will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Portal surely won't give up without a fight. As for Metter, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 59-51 loss against Bryan County on the 5th.
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