Fox Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 40-33 to the Augusta Christian Lions. The Predators lost against the Lions in their previous head to head back in December of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 74-20 score last time.
01/11/25 @ Augusta Christian | 12 |
12/23/24 vs Richland Northeast | 11 |
12/19/24 @ Aiken | 10 |
01/04/25 vs Lakeside | 8 |
12/21/24 vs Saluda | 3 |
Despite the defeat, Fox Creek saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Maya Kryshtalowych dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 boards. Those 12 points set a new season-high mark for Kryshtalowych. Mia Price was another key player, putting up five points.
Avery Schwarz was the offensive standout of the matchup as she posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Makenna Ellis, who had eight points.
Fox Creek's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Augusta Christian, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
Fox Creek wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 53-18 victory against McCormick on the 13th. As for Augusta Christian, they will host Hammond at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Augusta Christian is facing Hammond at the right time seeing as Hammond is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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