Basketball Recap: Falkner Eagles vs. Byers Lions
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Biggersville, Falkner was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They strolled past the Byers Lions with points to spare, taking the game 51-37. The Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Lions, too.
Falkner's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Taylor Garner, who went 10 for 18 en route to 22 points plus five rebounds and four steals. Garner has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Ella Mauney was another key player, posting 12 points along with three steals.
Falkner smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Falkner's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Byers, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Falkner will host Blue Mountain at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Falkner is facing Blue Mountain at the right time seeing as Blue Mountain is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Byers, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Byers Lions take on the Pine Grove Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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