Fairmont is 0-4 against Lakota West since December of 2014 but things could change on Saturday. Fairmont will be taking part in a tournament against Lakota West at 11:00 a.m. Fairmont will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
Fairmont is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Beavercreek 53-21. The Firebirds have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 games by 23 points or more this season.
Fairmont found their leader in freshman Janiyah Hargrave, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten rebounds. Kaylah Thornton was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Fairmont smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Lakota West didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Lebanon on Tuesday, but they still walked away with a 40-35 win.
Lakota West is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points over those games. As for Fairmont, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-2.
Fairmont was dealt a bruising 66-23 defeat at the hands of Lakota West in their previous matchup back in December of 2020. Will Fairmont have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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