Basketball Recap: Friday's Defeat Ends L.C. Bird's Winning Streak

Skyhawks

Previous 5 Games

03/07/25 vs Fleming	51-53
03/04/25 vs Lightridge	55-45
02/28/25 @ Fleming	55-50
02/26/25 vs Patrick Henry	45-40
02/24/25 vs Matoaca	71-52

After a string of ten wins, L.C. Bird's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Fleming Colonels by a score of 53-51. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Skyhawks have suffered since February 13, 2024.

Despite the defeat, L.C. Bird had strong showings from Kamari Simon, who shot 55% from the field en route to 17 points in addition to five boards and four steals, and Kylie Kent, who went 5-for-7 on her way to 15 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks. Simon is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 11 games she's played.

It was another big night for Amari Worsham, who went 10-for-17 to rack up 26 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals for Fleming. Zakyah King was another key player, putting up eight points along with six boards and five steals.

L.C. Bird's loss dropped their record down to 22-6. As for Fleming, they are on a roll lately: they've won 18 of their last 19 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-3 record this season.

L.C. Bird does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fleming, they will take on Princess Anne at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. Princess Anne will roll in looking for their 28th straight victory, something Fleming surely won't give up without a fight.