Basketball Recap: Josie Russell and Maddie Shirley Secure Win for James Wood

James Wood won the last time they faced Fauquier and things went their way on Tuesday too. The James Wood Colonels came out on top against the Fauquier Falcons by a score of 40-30. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Colonels.

Maddie Shirley

Steals

02/18/25 @ Fauquier	5
02/14/25 vs Kettle Run	8
02/10/25 vs Handley	2
02/07/25 vs Millbrook	5
02/06/25 vs Warren County	3
+ 18 more games

James Wood was led to victory by Maddie Shirley and Josie Russell. Shirley posted eight points along with seven rebounds and five steals, while Russell earned five points in addition to 12 boards and six blocks. Shirley is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 23 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashlyn Evans, who put up eight points along with six boards and five blocks.

James Wood's victory bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Fauquier, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-14.

James Wood has already played their next match (against Handley), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Fauquier, they have already played their next game, an 87-31 defeat against James Monroe on the 21st.