Basketball Recap: Fayette Falcons vs. Westran Hornets
Fayette had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Westran Hornets, falling 71-40. The loss continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Hornets: they've now lost eight in a row.
Several Falcons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Blake Braden, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kevin De La Torre, who scored nine points plus two steals.
Westran's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marshall Kitchen, who went 6 for 10 en route to 12 points plus eight rebounds and five steals. Another player making a difference was Treydence Chapman, who went 7 for 9 en route to 14 points plus six rebounds and two steals.
The victory made it two in a row for Westran and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Fayette will be taking part in a tournament against New Franklin at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Westran, they will square off against Northeast at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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