Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Malakhi Sabb and Xavier Goode Lead Fitch to Victory

Fitch took a 21-point loss the last time they faced off against Windham, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Fitch Falcons narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Windham Whippets 61-58. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Falcons also won the last time the pair played back in March.

Fitch was led to victory by Xavier Goode and Malakhi Sabb. Goode went 11 for 24 on his way to 36 points and six steals, while Sabb dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 boards. The match was Goode's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Carlos Ryhmer Hernandez was another key player, putting up no points along with seven rebounds and five blocks.

Fitch smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since the start of last season.

The victory made it two in a row for Fitch and bumps their season record up to 2-0.

Fitch and Capital Prep will compete for holiday cheer at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Windham, they will venture away from home to face off against Windham RVT at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Windham is looking for their season's first win.